With Fourth of July celebrations around the corner, the upcoming holiday is one of the nation’s most popular days for outdoor cooking, especially all-American dishes like a flame-kissed steak. Widely known as “America’s Steakhouse,” time-honored steakhouse brand Smith & Wollensky has been firing up juicy steaks for over 40 years. For those looking to boost their backyard grilling game this Independence Day with a recipe from an iconic steakhouse brand expert, Vice President of Culinary Operations Matt King has a Cajun marinated rib eye packed with flavor and a bit of heat to match a sizzling summer barbecue.
“The Cajun marinated rib eye is one of our guest-favorite steaks served in the summer, and it’s been a staple steak dish at Smith & Wollensky for several years, due to its popularity,” said Matt King. “And it’s easy to make it at home for a barbecue, the only prep is the steak marinating for a lengthy amount of time – 48 hours in advance -which is key for adding to its tenderness and penetrating the Cajun flavor. The steak gets marinated with Cajun seasoning, onions, and a little bit of oil. It’s great when grilled – the rub and marinade create a really nice char and crust, with just a little bit of heat to it.”
King adds, “it goes really well with a creamy corn dish we serve on the summer menu. If you are doing this at home, all it takes is some nice summer corn, cream, Manchego cheese and a little bit of ancho chili butter, for another kick of heat that stands up to the steak main dish.”
Since 1977, Smith & Wollensky has exemplified an unwavering commitment to quality, integrity and hospitality. Proud to be the only national steakhouse brand devoted to dry-aging USDA Prime steaks on-site for tenderness and flavor, and hand-carving in-house, Smith & Wollensky continues to honor this tried and true tradition that traces back to their first restaurant opening. The team is dedicated to delivering the best steakhouse experience in the country and abroad, with USDA prime steaks and signature filets sustainably produced by Double R Ranch in the Pacific Northwest.
To learn more about Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, visit www.smithandwollensky.com.