This is an easy and quick way to cook most proteins. Serve with a large side salad or stir fried vegetables or baked sweet potato or root vegetable fries - anything goes!
Ingredients:
Protein of choice, e.g. entrecote steak, burger, chicken breast cut into half, fish fillet, sardines, prawns, squid, lamb, pork or turkey chops, Halloumi cheese)
Olive oil, preferably refined
Salt and pepper
Optionally, garlic powder, paprika and a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of white wine vinegar
Equipment necessary:
Griddle pan - if you haven´t got one yet, get it asap as it is one of the fastest ways to cook protein that tastes delicious
Method:
Heat up the pan on medium to high heat. When you see it smoke, it´s the time to start cooking. Best if your protein is at room temperature.
Rub a little olive oil all around the protein which will create a protective film. Do not put oil on the pan. If using garlic powder, paprika and lemon juice or vinegar, mix them together with the oil and coat the protein in the basic marinade
Place the protein on the pan and sear for 2-4 minutes on each side, depending on thickness.
Take off the heat and sprinkle with salt and pepper. You can use herbs of choice too, or make salsa verde.
Serving suggestion: with sauteed greens of choice / stir fried veggies / ratatouille / frozen boiled veggies / simple salad
Always dress your veggies, even after they have been cooked. A dressing made of olive oil, melted butter, a squeeze of lemon juice and a little salt is always a good fit. You can add powdered garlic and herbs of choice, too.