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Perfectly Grilled Steak with Garlic Lime Butter

With a delicious Mexican-inspired dry rub, melting garlic lime butter and a few easy grilling tricks this recipe for perfectly grilled steak is sure to become a favorite!
Course Main Dish, Main/Meat
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword Grilled Steak, Mexican-Inspired Steak, Perfectly Grilled Steak
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 397 kcal
Author Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

For the Garlic Lime Butter

  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 medium clove garlic finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest from 1 medium lime
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

For the dry rub:

  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2-3 teaspoons ancho chile powder use 3 if you like a little more heat
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

For the steak:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for the grill
  • 4 1 ¼- inch-thick boneless rib-eye New York strip or sirloin steaks (6-8 ounces each)

Instructions

For the garlic lime butter:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.

For the dry rub:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.

For the steak:

  1. Coat steak with the dry rub on all sides. Drizzle with the 2 tablespoons oil to help rub adhere. Place steak in the freezer for 30 minutes while preparing the grill.
  2. Prepare a grill to high heat; oil grill grates.
  3. Remove steak from the freezer and place directly on the prepared grill. Grill until golden brown on the first side and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the steaks over and continue to grill about 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare (an internal temperature of 135 degrees F with an instant thermometer), approximately 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140 degrees F) or 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well (150 degrees F). These times are approximate, as grills vary in their heat intensity.

  4. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and top with Garlic Lime Butter. Allow steak to rest for 8-10 minutes. Slice and serve with Fresh Corn Salad, if desired.

For the fresh corn salad:

Recipe Notes

See Café Tips above for more detailed instructions and tips.

Nutrition Facts
Perfectly Grilled Steak with Garlic Lime Butter
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 141mg47%
Sodium 1069mg46%
Potassium 788mg23%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 46g92%
Vitamin A 1211IU24%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 65mg7%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.