Buffalo Sauteed Romaine Food

SAUTEED ROMAINE LETTUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, celery, and red-pepper flakes; saute until celery is softened and golden, about 5 minutes.
• Add lettuce, pressing it down to fit. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; cook, tossing occasionally, until lettuce is completely wilted and liquid has evaporated, 10 to 12 minutes.

BLUE CHEESE ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine pine nuts and butter; spread on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 4-6 minutes until golden brown, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack. In a large bowl, combine romaine and blue cheese. Add apples and pine nuts., In a food processor or blender, combine the lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

SAUTEED ROMAINE WITH BUTTERED CRUMBS

Steps:

• 1. Cut the romaine crosswise at 1/4" intervals. Discard the hard base but do include the ribs in the dish. Wash and drain well, leaving some water clinging to the romaine. A salad spinner works well for this.
• 2. Peel the garlic cloves and prepare in accordance with how strong a garlic flavor is desired. For a gentle garlic flavor that allows the flavor of the lettuce to star, cut each clove in half lengthwise. For a stronger garlic flavor, thinly slice, chop or crush the garlic.
• 3. Melt the butter over medium-heat in a large skillet, uncovered. Add the garlic, cut-side down if using halved cloves. Stir to flavor the butter with the garlic. Add the bread crumbs and cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly, to lightly toast.
• 4. Add the romaine, toss to coat with the butter and crumbs. Cover and saute about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent browning.
• 5. Remove garlic if using halved cloves. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH GRILLED ROMAINE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Soak 8 wooden skewers in water, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, make the dressing: Mix the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, shallot, garlic, red pepper flakes and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Drizzle the cut sides of each piece of romaine with about 1 teaspoon of the dressing. Add the chicken to the bowl with the remaining dressing and toss. Add the breadcrumbs and toss to coat. Thread the chicken onto the skewers, leaving space between each piece. Grill the chicken skewers, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, grill the romaine, turning once, until marked and slightly wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the romaine to plates and drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt. Serve with the chicken skewers and sprinkle with the parmesan.

SKIRT STEAK WITH MANGO SALSA AND ROMAINE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat a grill to high.
• 2. Crush garlic clove, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and mash into a coarse paste using flat side of a large knife. Mix garlic paste together with mango, scallions, habanero, lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and cilantro. Set aside.
• 3. Pat steak dry and trim and if needed, cut in half to fit grill. Combine remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, allspice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a small bowl and rub on both sides of steak. Grill until slightly charred, crisp, and medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice meat into about 3-inch long sections; thinly slice each section.
• 4. Place sliced steak on a serving platter with salsa, romaine leaves, and cucumber slices.

PANFRIED ROMAINE

Steps:

• Rinse romaine halves, then shake off water and pat dry.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then add 3 romaine halves, cut sides down, and sprinkle with a rounded 1/4 teaspoon sea salt.
• Cook, turning over once with tongs, until browned, about 2 minutes total, then cover and cook until just crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a platter.
• Cook remaining romaine halves in oil in 3 batches in same manner, transferring to platter. Cool to room temperature before serving.

GRILLED ROMAINE WITH BLUE CHEESE-BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or indoor grill pan to high.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the onion and bacon and cook until the bacon is crispy. Remove the onion and bacon from the pan. Add the balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside. Brush the romaine with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place on the grill cut-side down and quickly sear until grill marks are visible. Set aside. For each serving, place a half head of romaine cut-side up on a plate and drizzle the balsamic dressing on top. Sprinkle with blue cheese and the bacon and onion, and garnish with cracked black pepper. Photograph by Yunhee Kim

SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH BUFFALO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
• Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add to pan.
• Saute for 5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink.
• Add hot sauce and chicken stock, cook 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and add heavy cream.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!