Grilled Marinated Strip Steaks with Spicy Crab Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Marinated Strip Steaks with Spicy Crab Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ancho chiles, seeded and torn into pieces; 1/4 cup chili powder; 2 tablespoons coriander seed; 1 tablespoon cumin seed; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 1/2 cinnamon stick; 4 (1 1/2-inch thick) strip steaks, about 2 pounds; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for shells; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons chopped shallots; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons chili sauce, such as Srirachi Hot Chili Sauce; Juice of 1/2 lime plus lime wedges for garnish; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 ancho chiles, seeded and torn into pieces
1/4 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons coriander seed
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1/2 cinnamon stick
4 (1 1/2-inch thick) strip steaks, about 2 pounds
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons chili sauce, such as Srirachi Hot Chili Sauce
Juice of 1/2 lime plus lime wedges for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, add the chiles, chili powder, coriander, cumin, oregano, paprika, and cinnamon stick.
2
Heat just until the ingredients become fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Put the spices into a grinder and pulse to a powder.
4
Massage the dry chili rub into the steaks; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
5
For the crab salad: Put the crabmeat in a bowl and add the mayonnaise, shallots, cilantro, chili sauce, and lime juice.
6
Mix gently to combine the ingredients without breaking up the large lumps of crabmeat.
7
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
8
Remove the steaks from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before you want to grill them to bring them up to room temperature.
9
Heat the grill; brush the grate with some olive oil.
10
Season the steaks with salt and pepper and place them on the hot grill.
11
Cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side for medium rare.
12
When the steaks are cooked to your liking, put them on a platter, cover them with aluminum foil, and let them rest for 5 minutes.
13
Serve a generous scoop of crab meat on top of the steaks.
14
Garnish with lime wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ancho chiles, seeded and torn into pieces, 1/4 cup chili powder, 2 tablespoons coriander seed, 1 tablespoon cumin seed, and more.

Yes, Grilled Marinated Strip Steaks with Spicy Crab Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Marinated Strip Steaks with Spicy Crab Salad

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