Gordon Ramsay's Spinach Recipe
Gordon Ramsay's sautéed spinach is a quick, high-heat preparation of fresh spinach leaves cooked with olive oil, garlic, and butter until wilted, finished with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a splash of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
- Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of balsamic vinegar for acidity
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
Prep the Spinach:
- Rinse the spinach leaves thoroughly in cold water to remove dirt or grit. Pat them dry with a towel or use a salad spinner.
Sauté Garlic:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic (and red pepper flakes) to the oil. Sauté for about 1 minute or until the garlic is just beginning to turn golden, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Spinach: Increase the heat to medium-high and add the spinach to the skillet.
- Using tongs, turn the spinach in the oil and garlic until it starts to wilt. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- If your skillet isn't large enough to fit all the spinach, add it in batches.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. If desired, add a squeeze of lemon juice or balsamic vinegar.
- Serve: Remove the spinach from the heat once it is wilted and seasoned.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Notes
Use very dry spinach and a hot pan to prevent the spinach from becoming soggy and to achieve a proper sauté rather than steaming.