STEAKS OF SU M M ER RECIPES
MEDITERRANEAN
STRIP STEAKS
The bright flavors o f the M editerra n ea n -
lemons, olive oil, fe ta cheese, and o reg a n o -
com plem ent sm oky paprika and brown
sugar-rubbed steaks.
PREP:20MIN. STAND:30MIN. GRILL:9MIN.
2
tsp. smoked paprika
1
tsp. packed brown sugar
2
Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
4
top loin (strip) steaks, cut 1 inch thick
(about 12 oz. each)
2
lemons, halved
1
avocado, seeded, peeled, and sliced
4
oz. feta cheese, crumbled
Feta cheese wedges (optional)
Fresh oregano
1
tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
1. For rub, stir together paprika, sugar,
1 tsp.
salt,
and
l/2
tsp.
pepper.
Coat steaks
w ith
1 Tbsp.
oil; rub m ixture on both sides.
Let stand at room tem perature 30 m inutes.
2.
For charcoal grill, arrange m edium -hot
coals on one side of grill. Place steaks on
rack directly over coals. Cover and lightly
sear on both sides, 5 to
6
m inutes. Move to
unheated side of grill. Cover and grill 4 to
5 m inutes m ore for m edium rare (145°F).
Remove; let stand 5 m inutes. Grill lemon
halves, cut side down, directly over coals,
2 m inutes. (For gas grill, preheat grill. Adjust
heat for indirect cooking. Grill as above.)
3.
Serve w ith lemons, avocado, and feta.
Sprinkle oregano and lemon peel; drizzle
remainingoil.
ser v es
8
.
EACH SERVING
340 cal, 18gfat (6gsat,fat),
97 mgchol, 479 m g sodium, 5 g carlo, 2 gfiber,
40gpro. Daily Values:7% vit.A,38% vit. C,
12% calcium, 16% iron.
Thick steaks often require two types of
heat. First sear both sides over direct
medium-high heat to develop flavors on
the surface. Then slidethe meat to a less
hot (medium) section of thegrill to finish
cooking. 1 he medium heat will cookthe
steak through to the center without
over-browningthetopor bottom.
Coals are ready for grilling when they are
glowing and covered with gray ash. To
check the temperature of you r coals,
carefully place the palm of you r hand
about 5 inches above the grill rack at
cooking level and count the number of
secondsyou can hold it there: 2seconds
for high,4 seconds for medium-high,
6 seconds for medium.
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.JUNE 2008 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
