Steakhouse Creamed Spinach Food

STEAKHOUSE CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a saucepan or large skillet set over medium-high heat.
• Add spinach to the heated oil and cook for 2 minutes, or until wilted, stirring frequently.I suggest cooking the spinach in 3 batches so it fits comfortably in the skillet, and cooks evenly. Use about a teaspoon of oil with each batch.
• Remove from heat and transfer spinach to a cutting board; once it is cool enough to handle, chop up the spinach. Set aside.
• Wipe down the saucepan.
• Set saucepan over medium heat.
• Add butter to the pan and melt it. Swirl around from time to time to melt nicely and prevent from browning.
• To the melted butter add the onion and cook for 2 minutes, or until just softened.
• Sprinkle flour over the onions; cook and whisk for 2 more minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Add the milk in a slow stream while whisking; whisk until completely combined and the mixture begins to boil and slightly thicken.
• Whisk in salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg.
• Reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 5 minutes, whisking frequently.
• Add the chopped spinach; stir to combine and continue to cook for 5 more minutes, stirring frequently, folding in the spinach as you stir. You want to mix and stir to completely combine the spinach with the sauce.
• Remove from heat.
• Taste for salt and pepper, and adjust accordingly.
• Serve.

RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add flour and stir until light golden, about 7 minutes.
• Stir in onion, bay leaf and clove.
• Gradually whisk in milk.
• Whisk until mixture boils and thickens, about 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes longer, whisking frequently (sauce will be very thick).
• Remove bay leaf and whole clove.
• Cook spinach in large pot of boiling water just until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes.
• Drain.
• Transfer spinach to bowl filled with ice water to cool.
• Drain well.
• Roll up spinach in kitchen towl and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
• Transfer spinach to processor and finely chop.
• Add spinach to warm sauce, simmer over low heat until spinach is heated through, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

CREAMED SPINACH STEAKHOUSE STYLE

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons butter and when melted, throw in spinach. Stir every 30 seconds for about 2 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add remaining butter. When melted add onions and sauté for 1 ½ minutes. Add red peppers and do the same. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add flour and whish until ingredients are well coated. Add cream cheese; stir until blend inches Whisk in half-and-half a little at first and when sauce is very thick, pour the rest.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and season with freshly black pepper, sea salt, nutmeg, cayenne pepper and hot sauce. Taste and adjust if necessary. Add drained spinach, stir until well incorporated and when heated through, remove from heat and serve immediately.

CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Coat a large, straight-sided saute pan with olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the spinach, cover and saute until gently wilted. Remove the spinach from the pan to a colander set inside a bowl to let the spinach drain and cool.
• Remove any liquid from the bottom of the saute pan and coat lightly with olive oil. Heat the oil over medium heat, add the onions, and season with salt, to taste. Saute the onions until they are translucent and very aromatic, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 2 to 3 more minutes. Add the butter, and when melted stir in the flour. Cook until it is the texture of wet sand, about 5 to 6 minutes. Whisk in the milk, cayenne pepper and Parmigiano. Taste for seasoning and season with salt, if needed, (it will). Bring the milk to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, so the milk doesn t scorch on the bottom.
• Add in the reserved spinach and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

STEAKHOUSE RIB EYES WITH CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place a rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Set aside. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and season on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat just until smoking. Place the steaks in the skillet and cook to sear, about 3 minutes. Flip to sear the other side, about 3 minutes. Transfer the steaks to the prepared rack and roast in the middle of the oven until the steaks are medium rare (an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the steaks will register 125 degrees F), about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, once you have transferred the steaks to the oven, immediately add the mushrooms to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add parsley and toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
• Transfer the steaks to a warmed serving platter, tent with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. Remove any fat on the edges and cut the steaks into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve topped with mushrooms and with the spinach on the side.
• Melt the butter over medium-low heat in a medium saucepan. Add the shallot and cook until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Increase the heat to medium. Whisk in the flour and cook until foaming but not browned, about 1 minute. Whisk in the milk. Add the cayenne and nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
• Add the spinach and stir to combine. Cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.

CREAMED SPINACH SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt it. Plunge the spinach into the boiling water, and cook for no more than a minute; transfer to an ice bath with a slotted spoon. Drain well, and squeeze with your hands to remove as much water as possible.
• Put the cream and spinach in a blender or food processor, and purée. Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter, and sprinkle with salt, pepper and nutmeg if you're using it. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture gently bubbles and thickens; add more cream for a thinner sauce. Taste, and adjust the seasoning and serve hot.