Blackened Steak Recipes

Steps:

• Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, basil, and oregano in a bowl until evenly mixed. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients; rub spice mixture over both sides of steak. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours.
• Prepare grill.
• Place steak on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
• Let stand 10 minutes. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 deg.
• Mix first 7 ingredients in small bowl.
• Place steaks on baking sheet, brush on both sides with 1 T. oil. Sprinkle top of each with seasoning.
• Heat heavy large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add remaining 1 T. oil; swirl to coat.
• Place steaks seasoning side down in skillet. Cook until very brown on bottom (about 1 min) return steaks, browned side up to baking sheet.
• Place in oven; bake until done (about 8 min).

Steps:

• For spice mixture:.
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
• For salad:.
• Whisk oil, vinegar and mustard in large bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Add greens, bell pepper and onion and toss to coat. Divide salad between plates.
• For steaks:.
• Brush the steaks with EVOO infused with chopped garlic all over before dipping in the spice mix. Spread spice mixture on plate. Coat both sides of steaks with spice mixture. Dip both sides of steaks into melted butter. Heat heavy large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add steaks and sliced mushrooms, cook until desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. (Or grill the steaks instead and sautee the shrooms in a pan.) The shrooms may need more time, use your judgement. Transfer meat to cutting board; let stand 2 minutes. Thinly slice steaks crosswise.Arrange slices atop salads.
• Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with tomato and avocado and serve.