Flank Steak With Smoked Paprika Rub Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Trim fat from steak. Score both sides of steak in a diamond pattern, making shallow diagonal cuts at 1 inch intervals. Place steak in a resealable bag set in a shallow dish. 2. For marinade, combine vinegar, oil, smoked paprika, and salt. Pour marinade over steak; seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally. Drain steak, reserving marinade. 3. For charcoal grill, grill steak in the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 17 to 21 minutes for medium doneness(160), turning once and basting with reserved marinade halfway through grilling. (For gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to mediu. Place grill on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above. 4. Thinly slice the steak diagonally across the grain. Immediately top steak slices with the basil butter. For Basil Butter: In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup butter, fresh basil, garlic, dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, and pepper. Shape mixture into a 1 1/2 inch log and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for up to 48 hours. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before using.

Steps:

• Bring the steak to room temperature.
• Mix all spices and oil into a thick paste. Rub spice rub mixture onto both sides of the steak.
• Optional: If you have the time, wrap the steak with plastic wrap and allow to sit for 15 minutes or longer at room temperature.
• Put a 10 to 12-inch cast iron skillet in the oven, and heat oven to 500 degrees. When the oven thermometer indicates that it has reached 500 degrees, remove the pan from the oven (do not turn oven off). Transfer quickly to a stovetop burner on high heat.
• Immediately place the steak in the middle of the pan. Cook for 30 seconds without moving. Flip with tongs and cook for 30 seconds on the second side. Quickly remove the pan from the heat and place into the oven. Cook for two minutes on each side for a medium rare steak, or three minutes on each side for a medium steak.
• Transfer steak to a wooden cutting board and make a loose tent of aluminum foil over it. Allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Mix kosher salt, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, brown sugar, and cumin together in a sealable container. Seal container and shake to mix.

Steps:

• Preheat the griddle pan to medium-high.
• Coat the steak in oil and rub with the paprika, garlic, onion and some salt and pepper. Dress the scallions with a little oil as well, and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill the steak about 12 minutes, turning once. While the meat rests, grill the scallions until marked.
• Dress the cress with the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and then season with salt and pepper.
• Slice the steak against the grain, 1/4-inch thick. Fan the steak on a plate and top with the grilled scallions, cress and the crumbled blue cheese.