Grill Mates Blackened Steak Recipes

STEAKHOUSE-STYLE BLACKENED STEAK RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel.
• Brush olive oil on the filets. Sprinkle the blackened seasoning over the meat and rub in. Flip over and repeat on the other side.
• Turn on your kitchen exhaust fan. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat for five minutes. When the pan is hot, add butter, and when it is melted, add the filets.
• Sear the filets without moving for two minutes and turn over and sear the other side.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and place in the preheated oven. Cook the filets for four to five minutes or to 120 degrees F for rare, 125 degrees for medium-rare and 130 degrees for medium. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to ensure your steaks are cooked perfectly.
• Remove the steaks and place on a platter. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow them to rest for five to ten minutes. The temperature of the filets will come up approximately five degrees while they rest.
• Top with a pat of the garlic herb butter and serve immediately.

GRILL MATES BLACKENED STEAK

Steps:

• Place large cast iron skillet (preferred) or other large heavy skillet (not nonstick) on high heat at least 5 minutes or until very hot. (See Test Kitchen Tips if using nonstick cookware.).
• Mix rub, paprika, thyme and red pepper in small bowl.
• Brush each side of steaks with butter or oil. Generously season with rub mixture.
• Carefully place steaks in hot skillet. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until desired doneness, turning once.
• Test Kitchen Tips: To avoid the smoke generated from high temperature cooking, blacken the steaks outdoors. Preheat large cast iron or other large heavy skillet on stovetop or in oven and carefully transfer to a hot grill to cook the steaks.
• To Use Nonstick Skillet: Prepare steaks as directed above. Heat large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 minutes. Cook as directed above. Increase cook time as needed for desired doneness.
• To Grill: Steaks can also be cooked directly on a preheated grill. Flavor and appearance will vary from the traditional skillet method.
• Black and Blue Steak: Cut a 4-inch wide pocket in each 2 New York Strip Steaks (3/4 inch thick) being careful not to cut through back or sides of steak. Continue as directed in Steps 2 and 3. Fill pocket of each steak with about 2 tablespoons blue cheese. Press steak lightly to seal closed. Cook as directed.

BLACKENED STEAK

Steps:

• 1. Rub the seasoning into the meat (if you like it spicy, add more).
• 2. Heat an outdoor grill or melt the butter in a heavy iron skillet. When the skillet is very hot, add the steaks and cook to the desired doneness.
• 3. Note: If you cook indoors, be sure to run your vent on high as the Blackened Seasoning tends to smoke a great deal.