Cajun Steak and Corn Skillet is a bold Southern-inspired dish featuring seared steak, sweet corn, and colorful peppers cooked together in a single pan for a hearty 30-minute meal.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 green bell pepper sliced
1 medium yellow onion sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley chopped for garnish optional
Instructions
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Pat steak dry and coat evenly with Cajun seasoning. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
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Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil.
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Sear steak for 3 to 4 minutes per side until desired doneness. Remove and rest under foil.
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In the same skillet add onion and bell peppers. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
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Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Add corn and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender.
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Return steak and juices to the skillet. Stir gently and cook for 2 minutes.
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Add butter and stir until melted. Slice steak against the grain and serve warm.