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.

CAJUN COLESLAW

Steps:

• Mince the vegetables.
• In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, milk, salt, pepper, Tabasco, and Cajun seasoning.
• Toss the coleslaw and vegetables in the dressing.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.