Rating: 5 stars
636 Ratings
  • 5star values:636
  • 4star values:0
  • 3star values:0
  • 2star values:0
  • 1star values:0

For this intensely flavorful rib eye steak from chef Bernie Kantak,restaurateur Peter Kasperskiskips the obvious choice—Cabernet—in favor of an ArgentineanMalbec.More Grilling Recipes

April 2008

Gallery

Credit: © Cedric Angeles

Recipe Summary

total:
30 mins
Yield:
4
Advertisement

Ingredients

Ingredient Checklist

Directions

Instructions Checklist
  • 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.

    Advertisement
  • 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.

Suggested Pairing

Malbec has a floral aroma that is marvelous with the spice rub and the puckery lime butter that melts into the juicy beef. Kasperski also points to the huge strides in quality thatArgentinean winerieshave made in recent years.

Advertisement