Mexican Spice-Rubbed Rib Eyes With Lime Butter

For this intensely flavorful rib eye steak from chef Bernie Kantak.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.