Elevate the flavor of steak by marinating it in the most amazing-tasting marinade that includes soy sauce, whole grain mustard, brown sugar, bourbon, garlic, Cajun seasonings, and chopped fresh herbs!
What If I Don’t Have The Fresh Herbs Listed For The Marinade?
You can use dry herbs instead but use ⅓ of the amount listed. Remember that dry herbs have a more concentrated flavor.
I Don’t Have An Outside Grill. What Can I Do?
You can use a grill pan and make it on the stovetop. Make sure the pan is very hot before placing the meat on it to get great sear marks on it.
How Do I Store and Reheat Leftovers?
Place any leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a hot skillet until heated through.

30-Minute Cajun Butter Steak Recipe
The secret is in the marinade! It makes Cajun Butter Steak extraordinary1
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Servings: 8 SERVINGS
Calories: 545kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup bourbon (or whiskey)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped, or ¾ tsp dry
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped, or ¼ tsp dry
- 2 ½ lb Tri-Tip steak
- 1 ½ tbsp butter
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, olive oil, mustard, brown sugar, bourbon, garlic, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and rosemary in a large bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Reserve ⅓ cup to make the glaze.
- Place the steak into the bowl and pour the marinade over it. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate from 30 mins to overnight. You can also place it in a zipper bag, and take out as much air as possible so the marinade can better penetrate the meat.
- Preheat the grill, griddle or grill pan over high heat.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for 10-12 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature of the meat is 130 F on the thickest part.
- Make the glaze: place the reserved ⅓ cup of marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thick. Remove from heat and stir in the butter.
- Let the meat rest for about 10 mins. Brush with the glaze before slicing and serve the remaining glaze on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 828mg | Potassium: 7mg | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 0.4mg | Iron: 31mg