Spice-Rubbed New York Strip with Avocado-Lime Salsa

By therman

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped seeded serrano chile
• 1 avocado, peeled and diced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 8-ounce) New York strip steaks, trimmed
• Cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat grill to high heat.
2. Place first 6 ingredients in a bowl; gently stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
3. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, cumin, and next 4 ingredients (through cinnamon) in a bowl; rub spice mixture over both sides of steaks. Place steaks on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 5 minutes; cut across the grain into thin slices. Serve with salsa.