Grilled Lettuces With Manchego
- 3 canned anchovy fillets, drained and finely chopped
- 2 to 2-1/2 T.olive oil
- 1 T. fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 whole small "Little Gem" lettuces or 4 hearts of romaine, rinsed and patted dry.
- 1/8 # manchego cheese, shaved into thin curls with veg. peeler
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1. With the flat side of a knife, mash the anchovies to a paste. In smallbowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, anchovy paste and salt and pepper to taste.
- 2. Cut lettuces in half lengthwise, keeping leaves attached to cores. Brush all over with 1-1/2 to 2 T. of anchovy dressing.
- 3. Lay lettuces on a barbecue grill over a solid bed of medium hot coals or medium-high on a gas grill. Close lid on gas grill. Cook, turning once, unti lettuces are softened and streaked brown, about 8 minutes
- 4. Place lettuces cut side up on a platter. Drizzle with remaining dressing over lettuces and top with the Manchego curls. Serve with lemon wedges.
- Calories 149
- Sunset May 2006
anchovy, oil, lemon juice, salt, hearts of romaine, manchego cheese, lemon
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/grilled-lettuces-with-manchego-50042158 (may not work)