Succotash Sauté is a simple side-dish that is the perfect market-fresh pairing with the Cajun-spiced steak. Use frozen corn if fresh corn is not in season. Make with your favourite Grilling Steak: T-Bone, Porterhouse, Top Sirloin, Strip Loin, Wing, Tenderloin, Bottom Sirloin Tri-tip, Rib Eye or Rib.
1tsp(5 mL) each Cajun spice* and ground cumin*Cajun Spice: 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder and dried thyme.
¼tsp(1 mL) each salt and hot pepper flakes
1lb(0.45 kg) Beef Grilling Steak (e.g. Top Sirloin, Strip Loin, Tenderloin – ¾ to 1-inch thick)
Instructions
Combine Cajun spice, cumin, salt and pepper flakes in small bowl. Set aside half of mixture. Sprinkle both sides of steak with remaining mixture.
Grill steak over medium-high heat until medium, about 10 minutes, turning twice or more for medium-rare doneness (145°F/63°C). Remove to plate; cover loosely with foil. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain. Serve with Simple Succotash Sauté.
Simple Succotash Sauté: In large skillet, melt 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter over medium-high heat. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cob corn (kernels removed from cob), 2 small zucchini sliced, 1 small sweet red pepper, diced and 1/3 cup (75 mL) shelled cooked edamame (optionaand reserved half seasoning mix. Cook, stirring occasionally until just tender, about 8 minutes. Add ¼ cup minced fresh parsley or chives. Makes 4 cups (1 L).