Cooking Time
6-8 mins
Preparation time
15 mins
Ingredients
A spicy mustard, chilli and garlic rub and a fresh tasting avocado salsa turn this simple rib eye steak into a delicious dish. It's also ready in under 25 minutes so whether you're entertaining friends or need a quick bite before heading out, you can have it on the table in a flash.
2tsp dijon mustard
½tsp dried chilli flakes
1 clove garlic, crushed
1tsp flaked sea salt
4 rib-eye steaks
1 ripe avocado, peeled and cut into 1cm (½in) cubes
1 long red chilli, finely chopped
1 small cucumber, seeds removed and cut into 1cm (½in) cubes
10 mint leaves, roughly chopped
1tbsp lemon juice
1tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Method
Combine the mustard, chilli flakes, garlic and sea salt and spread over the steaks. Leave to chill for 30 minutes.
Make the salsa by combining the avocado, chilli, cucumber, mint leaves, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Season to taste.
Heat a barbecue grill or heavy ribbed grill pan until hot and cook the steaks for about 3 minutes each side, turning once. Serve with salsa.
Tip
Cook for about 3 minutes each side for a medium-done steak; 1½-2 minutes each side for rare and about 4 minutes each side for well done