Description
If you’re craving a bold, restaurant-style dinner that you can whip up at home, this Cajun Garlic Butter Steak over Creamy Parmesan Linguine is your answer. Juicy Cajun-spiced steak is seared to perfection, drizzled with garlicky butter, and served over a bed of rich, creamy parmesan linguine. It’s the ultimate blend of spicy, savory, and creamy—a perfect option for quick dinners, date nights, or comfort food cravings. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, impressive meals, or a decadent but doable steak pasta, this one’s a guaranteed winner.
Ingredients
1 pound New York strip steak
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter (divided)
3 cloves garlic minced
8 ounces linguine pasta
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for 3–4 minutes per side. Add 1 tablespoon of butter in the last minute and baste the steak. Remove and rest for 10 minutes.
3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain.
4. In the skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes. Stir in parmesan until smooth. Add red pepper flakes if using.
5. Toss the pasta in the sauce, adding pasta water to reach desired consistency. Adjust salt and pepper.
6. Slice the steak thickly. Plate pasta, top with steak slices, drizzle garlic butter over, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for a smoother, creamier sauce that melts perfectly.
Don’t skip resting the steak—it keeps it juicy and tender when sliced.
Reserve some pasta water—it’s key to adjusting the sauce texture just right.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Skillet
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: easy dinner, steak pasta, creamy linguine, Cajun garlic butter, date night recipe