Best Grilled Romaine Lettuce Recipes

Grilled Romaine Lettuce image

Provided by Lillian Russo

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bunch romaine lettuce-cut in half length wise and washed
1/2 c olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp dried minced onion
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

1. Place split heads of Romaine lettuce in a freezer bag .Mix all other ingredients together in a seperate bowl and pour in bag.
2. Lay bag flat in fridge for 15 minutes.
3. Then turn bag over and lay flat again for another 15 minutes.
4. Pre heat grill.
5. On medium heat, grill Romaine for about 2 minutes on each side.
6. serve warm.

Salmon Grilled Between Romaine Lettuce Leaves image

Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
8 large outer romaine lettuce leaves
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 lemons, 2 juiced, 1 sliced thinly
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 teaspoons capers
8 sprigs fresh dill

Steps:

Soak twine in hot water for 5 minutes.
Rinse salmon in cold water and pat dry with towel.
Repeat the following for each salmon steak: Rinse 2 romaine leaves in water, shake off excess water. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon of oil over the inside (concave) side of leaves.
Place salmon fillet in the center of 1 leaf (concave side up).
Pour the juice of 1/2 lemon over salmon, trapping the drippings with the leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Top with 1 teaspoon capers, 2 sprigs of dill, and 1 lemon slice.
Place the second leaf, concave side down, over salmon. Fold the ends of the bottom leaf up to keep juices trapped, and wrap the string around the leaves to seal. Tie string in a knot.
Preheat oven to broil. Set rack in the highest position.
Broil romaine-wrapped salmon for 5 minutes per side. The lettuce will blacken-this is a good thing. Cooking time will vary according to the exact thickness of the fillet. (Salmon can also be grilled over direct heat for 5 minutes per side).
To serve, instruct guests to cut string and remove top leaf. Yes, they can eat the blackened lettuce.
Recommended beverage: Pinot Noir (if salmon is farm-raised), Zinfandel (if salmon is wild)