BOBBY FLAY'S JERK RUBBED RIB EYE WITH GREEN ONION-HABANERO SAUCE

Bobby Flay's Jerk Rubbed Rib Eye with Green Onion-Habanero Sauce image

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 23

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

Steps:

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).
Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling.
Heat a grill to medium-high or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
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.
Top each serving with some of the Green Onion-Habanero Sauce.
Green Onion-Habanero Sauce
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.