GRILLED RIB-EYE STEAKS WITH MEDITERRANEAN RUB

GRILLED RIB-EYE STEAKS WITH MEDITERRANEAN RUB
This spice rub is also great for chicken.
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

4 1-pound boneless rib-eye steaks (each about 1 inch thick),
trimmed

8 lemon wedges

Blend first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Mix in oil to form
smooth paste. Rub mixture over steaks. Transfer to baking
pan. Cover; chill at least 3 hours or overnight.

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Sprinkle steaks with
salt. Grill to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side
for medium-rare. Place on cutting board; let stand 4 minutes.
Cut steaks into 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices. Transfer to
platter. Sprinkle with salt. Serve with lemon.

Makes 8 Servings.
Bon Appetit
June 1997

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