Cajun-inspired Steak Marinade
Equipment
- medium bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce gluten-free if needed
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup apple juice
- 1 tablespoon ground celery seed
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or maple sugar
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sea salt or kosher salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, apple juice, ground celery seed, lemon pepper, Cajun seasoning, maple syrup or sugar, black pepper, and salt.
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Place steaks in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag.
- Pour the marinade over the steaks, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cover the dish or seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
- When ready to cook, remove the steaks from the marinade and discard any excess marinade.
- Grill the steaks to your desired level of doneness.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
The bold flavors of this Cajun-inspired steak marinade pair well with a fruity and slightly spicy red wine like Zinfandel or Shiraz.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 16 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 0 g