Rosemary Grilled New York Strip With Smoky Eggplant Relish Recipes

GRILLED ROSEMARY STEAKS

Steps:

• For the steaks: In a baking dish, sprinkle the steaks on both sides with the salt and pepper and drizzle with the oil. Place the rosemary in the dish and allow to marinate on the counter at room temperature for 1 hour, turning the steaks halfway through to infuse all over with rosemary.
• For the rosemary butter: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, add the butter and salt. Stir to melt the butter and dissolve the salt, then add the rosemary. Continue cooking on low until the butter is fragrant from the rosemary, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the rosemary and discard.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Remove the steaks from the baking dish, discard the rosemary and place the steaks directly on the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes on both sides for medium-rare. Remove from the grill and allow to rest under loosely fitted aluminum foil for 10 minutes.
• Using the direction of the muscles as a guide, thinly slice the meat against the grain into strips and place on a serving dish. Pour the infused butter over the meat and serve.

GRILLED NEW YORK STRIP STEAKS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, the brown sugar, coffee, garlic, chipotle powder, and red pepper flakes. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels, place them in a baking dish, and rub them all over with the olive oil. Rub the steaks on both sides with the spice mix, using it all. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to get into the meat.
• When ready to cook, heat enough charcoal to cover half of the grill (I fill a charcoal chimney 3/4 full). Pour a layer of hot coals on one side of the grill, leaving the other side empty.
• Cook the steaks on the hot side of the grill for exactly 2 minutes on one side, turn them over, and cook for exactly 2 minutes on the other side. Move the steaks to the cool side of the grill, put the lid on, check to be sure the vents are open, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into the middle of the steak registers between 115 and 120 degrees for medium rare and 120 and 125 degrees for medium. Transfer the steaks to a plate, cover the plate tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Remove the foil after 15 minutes or the steaks will continue to cook. Slice the steaks, sprinkle with salt, and serve hot or warm.

CRAB STUFFED NEW YORK STRIP

Steps:

• pre-heat the grill (i use my george foreman) to medium.
• combine crabmeat, breadcrumbs, parsley, mayo and horseradish.
• cut a slit in the side of each steak making sure to cut evenly.
• spoon crab mixture into pockets.
• season the steaks with as much salt and pepper as you like.
• grill steaks for 8 to 12 minutes for medium rare turning once half way through.

ROSEMARY-GRILLED NEW YORK STRIP WITH SMOKY EGGPLANT RELISH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper and mix well. Rub the steaks all over with this herb mixture and grill them over a hot fire for 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium-rare. To check for doneness: Cut into one of the steaks to see that it is about one degree less done in the center than you want, since it will cook a little more after you take it off the fire. When the steaks are done to your liking, take them off the grill and let them rest for about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the relish:
• Rub the eggplant and onions with the oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and grill around the edge of the fire, just barely over the flame (you want a medium-hot fire for these vegetables), until they are well browned and soft throughout, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Pull them off the grill, dice them into bite size chunks, and place them in a medium bowl. Add the garlic, vinegar, olive oil, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and toss well.
• By this time the steaks should be just right, serve them up with a few heaping spoonfuls of the relish. Enjoy!