Mexican Spice-Rubbed Steak with Lime Butter

By Realtychick

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• Kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle powder
• Four , 1-inch thick, steaks
• Vegetable oil, for the grill

Preparation

Step 1

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