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Bobby Flay’s Jerk Rubbed Rib Eye with Green Onion–Habanero Sauce

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
4 green onions (white and green parts), coarsely chopped
2 to 3 Scotch bonnet or habanero chiles, to taste, coarsely chopped
1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
6 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons clover honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup canola oil
2 (16-ounce) boneless rib-eye steaks, each 1 1/2 inches thick
Green Onion–Habanero Sauce (recipe follows)

Green Onion–Habanero Sauce

1/2 cup olive oil
8 green onions (green and pale green parts), chopped
1/4 habanero chile
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Juice of 1 lime
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the red and green onions, chiles, ginger, garlic, thyme, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, honey, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the lime juice, and the oil in a food processor and process until almost smooth (it should be just a little chunky).

    Step 2

    Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling.

    Step 3

    Heat a grill to medium-high or a grill pan over medium-high heat.

    Step 4

    Season the steaks on both sides with salt and pepper, and rub on both sides with the wet rub. Grill until they are golden brown and the rub has formed a crust, about 5 minutes. Flip the steaks over, reduce the heat to medium, close the cover (if using a grill), and continue cooking to medium-rare, about 7 minutes. Remove the steaks from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

    Step 5

    Top each serving with some of the Green Onion–Habanero Sauce.

  2. Green Onion–Habanero Sauce

    Step 6

    Combine the oil, green onions, habanero, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice in a food processor and process until smooth. The mixture should have the texture of a slightly thin pesto. If it is too thick, add water, a tablespoon at a time, and process. Season with salt and pepper.

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