Blackened Sirloin With Tex Mex Butter Recipes

BLACKENED BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine everything but the butter in a small bowl and mix until well blended.
• Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the spice mixture to the softened butter and blend completely. (Reserve the remaining spice mixture for another use.)
• Lay a piece of plastic wrap on a work surface. Place the spiced butter on the lower third of the plastic in a 2- to 3-inch-wide oblong shape. Gently wrap the shorter end of the plastic up and over the butter, using it to help shape and roll the butter into a log. Twist the ends of the plastic closed, like a hard-candy wrapper. Chill until firm, at least 30 minutes, preferably 1 hour.

BLACKENED SIRLOIN WITH SOUTHWESTERN BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. GRILL DIRECTIONS: In small bowl, combine all butter ingredients blend well. Place butter on piece of plastic wrap. Shape into 4-inch log. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.2. Meanwhile, brush each side of steak with 1 tablespoon melted butter rub each side of steak with 1 teaspoon blackened steak seasoning. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.3. Heat grill. When ready to grill, place steak on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 8 to 20 minutes or until of desired doneness, turning once.4. If necessary, allow butter to stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften. To serve, cut steak into 4 serving pieces place on serving plates. Cut butter into 4 slices place on center of hot steaks. Serve immediately.TIP:*To broil steaks, place on broiler pan broil 4 to 6 inches from heat using times above as a guide, turning once.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/4 of Recipe * Calories: 310 * Calories from Fat: 230 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 25 g 38% * Saturated Fat: 14 g 70% * Cholesterol: 115 mg 38% * Sodium: 410 mg 17% * Total Carbohydrate: 0 g 0% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 0 g * Protein: 21 g * Vitamin A: 15% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 15% * Dietary Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat, 3 Fat