Rib-Eye Steaks With Balsamic-Caper Vinaigrette

TheBeave's Note:

Wow! This will impress your meat eating friends at a dinner party.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup minced shallot
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil , plus more for steaks and grill
• ¼ teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 2 tablespoons drained capers
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 4 rib eye steaks
• 3 garlic cloves , pressed
• 4 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Simmer vinegar in small pan over medium heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 6 minutes.
2. Add shallots, 1/4 cup oil, and crushed red pepper; return to simmer.
3. Remove from heat; whisk in parsley, capers, and thyme. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
4. Rub both sides of steaks with oil and garlic.
5. Mix paprika, 2 teaspoons coarse salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper in small bowl.
6. Sprinkle on both sides of steaks. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
7. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill rack with oil to coat.
8. Grill steaks until cooked to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
9. Transfer steaks to plates. Spoon vinaigrette over.