Smoked Paprika-Rubbed Steaks with Valdeón Butter
Smoked Paprika-Rubbed Steaks with Valdeón Butter - This is just perfect for the BBQ, The Valdeon butter add, wonderful extra flavour and of course can be served with other meats.
INGREDIENTS
4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon Pimentón de la Vera (smoked Spanish paprika)
Pinch of cayenne
Pinch of dried oregano
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Four 10-ounce rib-eye steaks, about 1 inch thick
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 scallion (Spring Onion), dark-green part only, finely chopped
2 ounces Valdeón or other intense and creamy blue cheese, crumbled (1/3 packed cup), at room temperature
Method
On a work surface, using the flat side of a chef's knife, mash the garlic to a paste with the salt. Scrape the garlic into a small bowl. Stir in the paprika, cayenne and oregano. Gradually stir in the olive oil. Spread the mixture on a large platter, add the steaks and turn to coat, rubbing in the marinade. Let stand at room temperature for 1 to 4 hours or refrigerate overnight.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mash the butter with the shallot and scallion. Stir in the Valdeón. Scrape the blue cheese butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap and pat it into a 4-inch log. Wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes.
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Scrape some of the marinade off the steaks and grill over a medium-hot fire, turning once, about 8 minutes for medium-rare meat. Slice the butter 1 inch thick, set a pat on each steak and serve.
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