Description
Grilled Romaine is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy fresh lettuce with a smoky char and tangy lemon finish. Perfect as a side dish or a unique salad base, this recipe uses simple ingredients and a grill to bring out a delightful texture and taste.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 head romaine lettuce, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and cut the romaine lettuce head in half lengthwise to expose the leaves for grilling.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking.
- Season Romaine: Drizzle olive oil evenly over the cut sides of the romaine halves, then sprinkle the steak seasoning generously on top.
- Grill Lettuce: Place the romaine halves cut side down on the preheated grill. Cook for about 5 minutes until the lettuce is slightly wilted and has beautiful grill marks and a smoky char.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the grilled romaine from the grill and drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy the smoky and tangy flavors.
Notes
- Use a high-quality steak seasoning or make your own blend with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- If you don't have a grill, you can achieve similar results on a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- The lemon juice adds a refreshing acidity that balances the smoky flavor.
- Serve grilled romaine as a side dish or top it with grilled chicken, cheese, or nuts for a hearty salad.
- Be careful not to overcook; the lettuce should maintain some crunch while having a slight char.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 101 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1390 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
