Pan-Roasted Cajun-Rubbed Strip Steaks with White Cheddar-Creamed Kale
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Pan-Roasted Cajun-Rubbed Strip Steaks with White Cheddar-Creamed Kale

Prep: 20 minutes plus standing
Cook/Roast: 20 minutes • Serves: 4

4boneless strip steaks (about 8 ounces each) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2teaspoon ground black pepper
2tablespoons light olive oil
4garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2 small yellow onions, thinly sliced
1tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2bunches curly kale, chopped
1/3cup heavy cream
1/3cup sour cream
1/3cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
1/2teaspoon kosher salt

1.Preheat oven to 400°. Pat steaks dry with paper towel. In small bowl, stir butter, seasoning and pepper; evenly coat both sides of steaks with butter mixture.

2.In large, oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until shimmering, but not smoking. Add steaks; cook 4 minutes or until seared. Turn steaks; sprinkle with garlic, 1/2 the onion and thyme. Transfer skillet to oven; roast 8 minutes or until internal temperature of steaks reaches 135° for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to cutting board; loosely tent with aluminum foil and let stand 5 minutes (internal temperature will rise to 145° upon standing).

3.In large saucepot, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat; add remaining onion and cook 5 minutes or until translucent, stirring occasionally. Add kale and 1 cup water; cover and cook 3 minutes or until kale is wilted and tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in heavy cream, sour cream, cheese and salt; cook 5 minutes or until heated through and cheese melts, stirring frequently. Makes about 4 cups.

4.To serve, thinly slice steaks across the grain; serve with onion mixture and creamed kale.


Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 steak, 1/4 cup onion, 1 cup kale):
659 Calories, 40g Fat (18g Saturated), 182mg Cholesterol,
562mg Sodium, 24g Carbohydrates, 7g Fiber, 7g Sugars, 53g Protein