Description
This Cajun Garlic Butter Linguine with Tender Beef Strips recipe offers a restaurant-quality dining experience at home. It features juicy, seared beef strips coated in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce infused with bold Cajun seasoning and served over perfectly cooked linguine. It’s a flavorful, satisfying dish ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g linguine pasta
- 350g beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning plus extra to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Season beef strips with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt the butter.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in remaining Cajun seasoning and optional paprika.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked linguine to the sauce, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Mix in chopped parsley and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Return the beef strips to the skillet, letting them heat through.
- Plate the pasta, top with beef, drizzle sauce, and garnish with more parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- For best texture, slice beef against the grain after cooking.
- Add sautéed vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra bulk and nutrition.
- Always taste your sauce before serving—Cajun blends vary in heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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