Recipe: Cajun Marinated Rib Eye Steaks
Recipes POSTED ON: May 19, 2015
4 USDA Prime Bone-In Rib Eye Steaks
Cajun Spice Rub:
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon white ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons basil, dried
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons thyme, dried, whole
Cajun Marinade:
- 1 cup salad oil
- 1/2 cup Cajun Spice Rub
- 1/2 Spanish onion
To Marinate Steaks:
- 1/2 cup Cajun spice
- 1 cup Cajun Marinade oil
- 1/2 Spanish onion
- 4 Rib Eye steaks
Preparation
- Cajun Spice Rub: Combine all ingredients, mix well.
- If not using in marinade, you can simply rub steaks generously with Cajun Spice Rub on both sides and cook.
- Cajun Marinade: Place ingredients into stock pot and simmer for one hour.
- Strain through a mesh fine hole strainer.
- Store in a plastic container.
- To Marinate Steaks: Use a fork to pierce the meat, pressing the rub into the steak.
- Slice onions.
- Place the steaks and oil in a plastic container just large enough to hold them.
- Add oil to cover the steaks
- Marinate in a refrigerator for two days.
- For Cooking: Season steaks with a bit of salt.
- Grill or broil to desired temperature.
- Finish with a bit of Cajun oil before serving.
This steak pairs perfectly with Chef Matt’s Creamy Corn with Manchego side dish– get the recipe as well for a great steak and side dish meal preparation!