Marinated Cajun Ribeye Steak with Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese Butter

How to prepare Cajun Ribeye Steak

A Classic dish with sweet and savory flavors. Scroll down and watch the full recipe video with Chef Trevor White to learn more. 

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Serves 4

Ingredients for the Steak:

4 each - Ribeye Steaks
½ cup Olive Oil
1 cup Cajun Seasoning

Ingredients for the Caramelized Onions:

2 fl. oz. Clarified Butter or Olive oil
1 ½ Lb. Yellow Onions, sliced ¼ inch thick
1 tsp. Kosher Salt
½ tsp. Black Pepper, ground
½ Tbsp. Sugar, granulated
1 cup Madeira

Ingredients for the Blue Cheese Butter:

½ Lb. Butter, Unsalted, room temp
2 cups Blue Cheese Crumbles
½ Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
2 tsp. Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
¼ tsp. Black Pepper, ground
½ tsp. Kosher Salt
2 Tbsp. Fresh Chives, minced
1 Tbsp. Parsley, chopped

How to prepare the Steaks 

1. Place olive oil and Cajun Seasoning in separate shallow pans.
2. Wearing gloves, lightly coat the steaks in olive oil, draining any excess oil off.
3. Place the steak into the Cajun Seasoning and liberally season the steaks.
4. Make sure that they are completely coated with seasoning.
5. Place into an air-tight container and refrigerate for 24 hours.

How to prepare the Caramelized Onions  

1. Heat the clarified butter in the sauté pan over medium heat.
2. Once hot, add the onions, salt and pepper to the pan and sauté for approximately 8 to 10 minutes until translucent.
3. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the sugar, stir to combine, continue to cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the onions are caramelized.
4. Stir occasionally, so the onions do not burn.
5. Remove the pan from the heat and add the Madeira, return the pan to the heat and reduce the liquid in half.
6. Reserve warm until needed.

How to prepare the Blue Cheese Butter 

1. Place room temperature butter into a mixing bowl.
2. Add the blue cheese crumbles, mix to incorporate.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
4. Reserve until needed.
5. Any remaining butter can be placed into a sealed container and stored in the freezer until needed.

How to assemble your dish 

1. Place 4 oz. of warm caramelized onions on the plate, plate the ribeye steak on top.
2. Add the blue cheese butter on the top of the steak.
3. Garnish with minced chives and parsley.