Sea Salt Recipes

Grilled Ribeye Steak With Salt & Pepper Rub

  • Main Course
  • Cooking Time: 10 Minutes Total
  • Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
  • Serves: 4
  • Difficulty: Easy
Coarse Sea Salt brings out the flavor of a Ribeye steak in this delightfully simple recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Morton Coarse Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 boneless ribeye steaks, 1-inch thick, marbled (about 2 lbs total weight)

MORTON®
COARSE SEA SALT

  1. Crush the fennel seeds and red pepper flakes in a mortar and pestle.

     

  2. Transfer to a bowl, and add the sea salt, black pepper, and paprika.

  3. Stir to combine and then rub over both sides of the steak.

  4. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, prepare a gas or charcoal grill for high indirect heat. Clean the grill grates.

  6. Drizzle the steak on both sides with a little olive oil.

  7. Sear the steaks directly over the fire until nicely charred and grill-marked, turning once or twice and with the grill covered when not turning, about 10 minutes total.

  8. Using grilling tongs, transfer the steaks to the cooler side of the grill. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature; 130F is medium rare.

  9. Remove from the grill and let rest, lightly covered with foil, for 10 minutes before serving.

  10. Slice against the grain and serve.

Tips for Success:

  • You can also use bone-in ribeye steaks, in which case increase total weight to 2 1/2 lbs.
  • As a substitute for a mortar and pestle, place salt and spices in a bowl, and crush with a ladle. Another option is to place the mixture in a plastic bag, and roll with a rolling pin.