Step 1

Preheat your outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Remove any damaged leaves from the lettuce, then slice the head in half (vertically, lengthwise). Wash the lettuce halves in a bowl of water to remove any dirt or sand. Once they’re rinsed well, pat the lettuce dry.

Step 3

Brush the lettuce halves with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Brush some oil on the grill pan or grill grates (if using). Grill the lettuce leaves on medium-high heat. Place the cut side down first for about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 5

To get grill marks, add a lid as soon as you put the lettuce on the grill to achieve a good sear and give the grilled romaine lettuce beautiful black char marks. You can also use a spatula or tongs to press down on the leaves to char them.

Step 6

Remove the grilled romaine lettuce from the grill and add a touch more salt and pepper to each half, if you want. Drizzle with lemon juice for added brightness. Use a grater to generously shave fresh parmesan on each half and enjoy.