Cajun Sirloin Steaks With Sweetcorn Slaw Recipes

CAJUN SIRLOIN WITH MUSHROOM LEEK SAUCE

Steps:

• Rub steak with Cajun seasoning; let stand for 5 minutes., In a large skillet, cook steak in oil over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and leek in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the wine, pepper and salt, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Slice steak; serve with mushroom sauce.

SMOKY STEAK WITH CAJUN POTATOES & SPICY SLAW

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the potatoes and cook for 5 mins. Drain and leave to steam-dry in the colander for a few minutes. Toss the potatoes with the Cajun seasoning, half the oil and a good pinch of salt. Tip onto a baking tray and roast for 25-30 mins or until golden and crisp, tossing halfway through.
• To make the slaw, combine the cabbage, onion, mayonnaise, soured cream and chipotle paste in a bowl until the cabbage and onion are well coated. Set aside.
• Rub the steak with the remaining oil and season both sides. Heat a griddle pan or non-stick frying pan over a high heat until very hot. Add the steak to the pan, cook for 2 mins on one side, then 3 mins on the other. Remove, put on a chopping board, cover with foil and leave to rest for 5 mins. Slice into strips.
• Serve the steak with the potatoes scattered with the coriander and a pile of the spicy slaw.

CAJUN SIRLOIN STEAKS WITH SWEETCORN SLAW

Steps:

• Mix the butter, garlic, ¼ tsp honey and the Cajun spice mix until combined, then put on a piece of baking parchment and roll into a cylinder. Chill until ready to use.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cut the kernels from the corn and fry with the salt for 6-8 minutes until golden. Tip into a large bowl with the cabbage, salad onions and chilli. Mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, lime zest and juice and the remaining ¼ tsp honey, then toss through the vegetables to make a slaw.
• Heat the remaining 1 tsp oil in the same large frying pan over a high heat. Season the steaks and fry on each side for 2 minutes for medium-rare. Put on plates and immediately top with the Cajun butter (put 1/2 on each steak). Allow to sit for a minute, loosely covered with foil so that the meat rests and the butter melts, then serve with the slaw. Enjoy with some baked sweet potato wedges, if liked.

ASIAN SLAW WITH STEAK

Steps:

• For dressing, place first 4 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup dressing for slaw. Brush remaining dressing onto both sides of steak; let stand while preparing slaw., Place coleslaw mix, mango, edamame, radishes, cilantro and green onion in a large bowl. Toss with reserved dressing., Grill steak, covered, over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°), 5-7 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with slaw. If desired, sprinkle with lime zest.