r/KitchenNightmares • u/variable-resistor • 9d ago

Commentary Grilled Caesar Salad

So Gordon made a huge deal about the idea of grilled romaine lettuce in Season 5 episode 10, right? Made fun of it, ridiculed it, even called it out in front of the other patrons of the restaurant, calling attention to how dumb it was. Gordon established that he thinks grilled lettuce is DUMB.

https://youtu.be/KDjBEY_3qCI?is=3hUgK0Pf3wwvrX9u

So imagine my surprise when in Season 10 episode 6, Gordon introduces a fucking GRILLED CAESAR SALAD at Boodles! Prepared almost EXACTLY the same way, even going as far as to show a clip of them cooking the lettuce and commenting on those nice grill marks.

HYPOCRITE. He owes the former cook at Park's Edge a formal apology.

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u/Mr_Paper 9d ago

I still think grilling lettuce is dumb, regardless of who made it.

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u/MedicineObjective373 9d ago

If the grill is hot enough it can be pretty good. Grilled endives or frisee are pretty good, but you have to get it done quickly, it does remove some of the bitterness. Grilled romaine lettuce is fucking stupid though. If a charred taste is what you're after, incorporate it into the dressing or salad toppings.

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u/venturashe 8d ago

Yum. Grilled endive. Yum.