Grilled Scallions With Romesco Recipes

GRILLED SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Prepare an outdoor grill to medium high heat. Brush the scallions with olive oil. Lay the scallions on the grill until you see distinct grill marks, about 2 minutes. Turn the scallions over and cook about 1 minute more. Transfer to 2 plates and serve warm.

GRILLED SCALLIONS WITH ROMESCO

Steps:

• Trim the roots from the scallions, remove outer layer if very thick and tough and cut into 6-inch pieces.
• Heat a grill or stovetop grill pan until very hot. Brush the scallions with oil. Grill, turning, until well seared and tender.
• Arrange on a platter and brush the romesco sauce over the white part of the scallions.

GRILLED HANGER STEAKS WITH ROASTED GARLIC ROMESCO SAUCE

Steps:

• For the romesco sauce: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Cut off the top of the garlic just to expose the tips of the cloves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap tightly in foil and roast until the cloves are golden brown and tender, about 45 minutes. Open the foil and allow the garlic to cool until cool enough to handle, then scoop the cloves out using a fork or knife or squeeze the whole head with your hand, turning it upside down to release the cloves into a small bowl.
• Puree the bread, roasted peppers, almonds, vinegar, dill, parsley, basil, anchovies, tomato and roasted garlic pulp in a blender on high speed, just blending enough so that there is still some texture to the sauce. Set aside until ready to use.
• For the hanger steaks: Preheat a grill on high heat.
• Combine the chile powder, garlic powder, pepper and seafood seasoning in a small bowl. Sprinkle the steaks on all sides with salt, then rub with the spice mixture. Grill the hanger steak on all sides, rotating so the char is even, about 10 minutes for an internal temperature of 125 degrees F or medium-rare. Allow the steaks to rest for 10 minutes.
• Carve the steaks by cutting large pieces against the grain. Serve with a squeeze of lime and the romesco sauce.

GRILLED ROMESCO STYLE PORK

Steps:

• Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat; see grilling procedure. .
• Meanwhile, lightly rub pork with some olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Oil grill rack, then grill pork, covered, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted diagonally into center registers 150°F, 20 to 25 minutes total. Transfer pork to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes (temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees).
• While pork stands, put greens and peppers on a platter.
• Cook almonds and garlic in oil in a small heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
• Add paprika, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to oil in skillet and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Pour in vinegar and boil, swirling occasionally, 1 minute.
• Drizzle hot dressing over greens and peppers and toss. Top with sliced pork and sprinkle with toasted almonds and garlic.

GRILLED SPRING ONIONS WITH ROMESCO SAUCE

Steps:

• Slice 4 garlic cloves in half crosswise and put them in a small, microwave-safe dish. Cover with 1/4 cup olive oil. Loosely cover dish with plastic wrap, cut a slit in top and cook in microwave on medium power for 1 minute, 20 seconds. Uncover and let cool. Alternately, saute garlic in oil until golden around edges, about 3 minutes.
• Place tomato cut-side down on a plate. Microwave on medium power for 4 minutes. Let cool, then pull off tomato skin; it should come right off. If not, cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute. Alternatively, roast tomato halves in a 350-degree oven until wrinkled and tender, 20-30 minutes, then peel.
• Chop remaining 3 cloves garlic and put in a food processor along with nuts and biscotti. Grind to a powder, add sun-dried tomatoes and yolks, and process until tomatoes are ground. Add cooked tomato, cooked garlic with oil, plus vinegar, paprika, salt and cayenne, and process until smooth. Slowly drizzle in remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Taste and adjust salt and vinegar if desired. If mixture is too thick, slowly drizzle in 1-3 tablespoons warm water. (You can make sauce up to 5 days ahead.).
• To prepare onions, preheat a grill or broiler. Brush onions with oil and place on a grilling rack or broiler pan. Grill or broil for about 5 minutes a side, until browned and softened. Serve with romesco sauce.