Description
Ready to shake up your dinner routine? This Cajun Garlic Butter Steak over Creamy Parmesan Linguine is an unforgettable fusion of bold flavors and creamy comfort. Perfectly seared Cajun-seasoned steak sits atop a bed of rich parmesan linguine, all tied together with garlic butter. This easy recipe is ideal for quick dinner ideas, cozy weekend indulgence, or when you need a restaurant-style meal without leaving home. Whether you’re after an easy recipe, comfort food idea, or something elevated for date night, this dish checks every box—fast, flavorful, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
2 steaks Ribeye or Sirloin
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
4 cloves garlic minced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
8 ounces linguine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon parsley chopped, optional
Instructions
1. Rub steak with Cajun seasoning on all sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear steaks 3–4 minutes per side until desired doneness. Remove and let rest.
4. In a pot of salted boiling water, cook linguine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
5. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
6. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
7. Whisk in parmesan cheese until smooth.
8. Toss in linguine and mix to coat. Add pasta water if needed.
9. Slice steak against the grain.
10. Serve steak over linguine, garnished with parsley and pepper.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the creamiest texture.
Don’t skip resting the steak—this keeps it juicy and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 870
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 61g
- Saturated Fat: 29g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: quick dinner, steak pasta, creamy linguine, easy pasta recipe, garlic butter steak