Ooooh yes—Cajun Butter Steak with Garlic Mashed Potatoes is that rich, spicy, melt-in-your-mouth comfort food that feels like a warm hug and a power move at the same time 
Cajun Butter Steak with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Why it hits:
Juicy seared steak bathed in spicy Cajun garlic butter, nestled next to creamy mashed potatoes? It’s like dinner said, “I got you.” Comfort food with a little Southern sass.
Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 2 ribeyes or sirloins (about 1″ thick)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade*)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- Optional: sprig of rosemary or thyme for buttery aromatics
*Homemade Cajun blend: paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, black pepper
For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled & cubed
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup butter (or more, we won’t judge)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk (warm)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: sour cream or cream cheese for extra creaminess
How to Make It
1. Boil Potatoes:
- Boil potatoes with garlic cloves until tender (~15 mins). Drain, mash with butter, cream, salt & pepper. Whip until dreamy.
2. Season & Sear Steak:
- Pat steaks dry, season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron or heavy skillet. Sear steaks 3–4 mins per side (for medium), depending on thickness.
3. Cajun Garlic Butter Finish:
- Lower heat, add butter + garlic + herbs to the pan.
- Tilt the pan and baste the steak with garlicky Cajun butter for 1–2 mins.
4. Plate & Devour:
- Let steak rest a few mins, then slice.
- Plate over a cloud of garlicky mash, drizzle with pan butter. Cry happy tears.
Caption Ideas
- “Steak night just leveled up. Cajun-spiced sizzle + garlic mash dreams. #ButterBathGoals”
- “This isn’t dinner. It’s a love letter to your taste buds.
#CajunButterSteak” - “Warning: Cajun butter basting may cause cravings. Proceed with delicious caution.
#SteakObsession”
Reel/Short Video Flow:
- Steak sizzle shot (Cajun rub going in slow-mo )
- Buttery garlic melt moment
- Potatoes being whipped until creamy perfection
- That pan-baste sizzle shot (can you hear the flavor?)
- Final steak slice + dramatic plating with a butter pour
Want a cozy or healthier twist on this? Or I can flip this into a spicy slider version for your next post—let me know the vibe!
