Dairy Free Grilled Sirloin Steak
A perfectly seared sirloin is one of those meals that feels indulgent without requiring a long list of ingredients or hours in the kitchen. The spice rub here — smoked paprika, dried thyme, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper — builds a deeply savory crust that does all the heavy lifting on flavor. Garlic-infused oil stands in beautifully for butter-based basting, keeping every bite rich and aromatic without any dairy in sight. That's genuinely great news for anyone who's tired of scanning steakhouse menus for hidden compound butters or cream-based sauces. The key move is letting the grill get screaming hot before the steaks go on, which locks in those juices and creates the kind of caramelized crust you'd expect from a restaurant. A proper five-minute rest after grilling makes all the difference — the meat stays juicy and the flavors settle into every bite. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley, and you've got a stunning plate that's completely free of dairy and completely full of flavor.
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4 servings
- 4 sirloin steaks (6–8 oz each, about 1 inch thick)
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused oil, divided
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Brush both sides of each steak with 1 tbsp of the garlic-infused oil, then press the spice mixture evenly onto both sides.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan over high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. The grates should be clean and lightly oiled.
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