Ingredients
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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2 teaspoons fresh basil or 2 teaspoons cilantro, snipped
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1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
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1 teaspoon chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon white pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotle in adobo sauce)
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4 rib eye steaks, cut 1 inch thick (8-10 ounce)
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fresh basil or fresh cilantro stem
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lime wedge
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1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
Instructions
- For Chipotle Butter:In a small bowl stir together butter, shallots, snipped basil or cilantro, lime juice, and chipotle pepper until combined; set aside.
- In another small bowl stie together cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; stir in olive oil and adobo sauce until a paste forms, spread mixture over both sides of steaks.
- Grill steaks on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat until desired doneness, turning once halfway through grilling; allow 14 to 18 minutes for medium(160 degrees.
- Serve steaks with chipotle butter and garnish with lime and herbs.