Cajun steak with succotash salad


Cajun steak with succotash salad


  • 4 sirloin steaks, trimmed of excess fat
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 10 mint leaves, plus extra to garnish
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 200g (6 or 7oz)can corn kernels, rinsed, drained
  • 400g (12 oz )can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
  • 3 tomatoes, seeds removed, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber, chopped
  • 1 piece roasted capsicum, chopped
2tsp sour cream



  1. Mark steaks in a criss-cross pattern (so marinade penetrates). Mix zest, juice, chilli, oregano, mustard and 2 crushed garlic cloves in a dish. Season and add steaks.

  2. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the salad.

  3. (succotash) Puree mint, oil, vinegar and remaining garlic in a blender. Toss with remaining ingredients, except cream.

  4. Heat a lightly oiled grill or fry pan on medium-high heat. Cook steaks for 1-2 minutes each side for medium-rare . Rest steaks briefly,then serve with succotash.

  5. Drizzled with pan juices and topped with sour cream and extra mint

  6. (if you like you can buy roasted capsicum from deli )



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