Mexican Spice-rubbed Rib Eyes With Lime Butter

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 dash kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder
• 4 (12 ounce) rib eye steaks, 1-inch thick, boneless
• vegetable oil, for the grill

Recipe

• 1 light a grill or preheat a grill pan. in a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic, lime zest, lime juice and a pinch of salt. in another bowl, combine the paprika, cumin and chipotle powder with 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt. rub the mixture all over the steaks.
• 2 oil the grate and grill the steaks over moderately high heat, turning once, until slightly charred and medium-rare, about 12 minutes. transfer the steaks to plates and top with the lime butter. let the steaks stand for 3 to 4 minutes before serving.