I have said in the past that the only thing you should ever put on a steak is heat.
However, I am a hypocrite.
One thing I’m firm on…if you ever put ketchup on a steak that I cook…that will be the last one you will ever get from me!
With that said, here is my steak seasoning recipe that I think really complements a nice cut of meat.
Steak Seasoning
- Kosher Salt
- Ground Black Pepper
- Paprika
- Ground Ginger
- Granulated Garlic
- Cayenne Pepper
The list is ordered from greatest to least amount of each spice (more salt than black pepper, more black pepper than paprika, etc). I usually do both side of the meat (except for the cayenne pepper). You don’t need much of the combo. A little goes a long way. As for the Cayenne Pepper, there is just enough on there to say it is there.
The really gives a nice depth of flavor to a decent cut of meat (i.e. NY strip).