Description

Craving a luxurious yet easy dinner idea? This Cajun Garlic Butter Steak over Creamy Parmesan Linguine delivers bold flavor, tender steak, and silky pasta all in one dish. The spicy Cajun crust on the steak meets a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce for a combination that’s both comforting and indulgent. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, a fancy date-night recipe, or a high-protein meal with flair, this one ticks every box. It’s a standout among easy recipes, perfect for steak lovers, pasta fans, or anyone who enjoys next-level food ideas at home.

Ingredients

1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or NY strip)

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

3 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for steak)

1 tablespoon olive oil

8 oz linguine pasta

1 tablespoon butter (for sauce)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Pat the steak dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

2. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high. Add olive oil and sear the steak for 3–4 minutes per side. In the last minute, add butter and crushed garlic. Baste the steak, then remove from pan and rest for 10 minutes.

3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

4. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Add Parmesan cheese to the cream, stirring until smooth.

6. Toss in cooked linguine. Add pasta water as needed to thin the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Slice rested steak against the grain.

8. Plate linguine, top with steak slices, drizzle garlic butter, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Make sure your Parmesan is freshly grated—it melts better and tastes richer.

Don’t skip the resting time for steak—it keeps it juicy and tender.

Add pasta water gradually to avoid thinning the sauce too much.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Searing + Boiling
Cuisine: American Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 760
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 45g
Saturated Fat: 21g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 170mg

Keywords: easy dinner, Cajun steak, pasta recipe, creamy linguine, garlic butter steak