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When our travel plans changed and my husband and I found ourselves in Tampa overnight, we got a hotel room and then went searching for a restaurant, writes Lee Menconi-Steiger of San Pablo, California. Our concierge recommended SideBern's for dinner and it was outstanding. We tried dozens of delicious items from their dim sum menu, but the dish I remember best is the Pacific Rim Caesar salad. Top this salad with seared tuna or scallops to make it into a main course for four. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon sesame seeds |
1/4 cup fresh lime juice |
2 tablespoons mayonnaise |
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger |
1 tablespoon minced lemongrass |
1 tablespoon sesame oil |
1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla) |
2 garlic cloves, peeled |
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce |
1/2 cup vegetable oil |
1large head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 15 cups loosely packed) |
1 cup (packed) grated parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces) |
Directions:
1. Heat heavy small skillet over medium-low heat. Add sesame seeds and stir until toasted and golden, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
2. Combine lime juice and next 7 ingredients in processor; process until well blended. With processor running, add vegetable oil in slow stream; process until slightly thickened. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Place lettuce in large bowl. Add dressing and 3/4 cup Parmesan; toss to combine. Divide salad among 6 plates; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and toasted sesame seeds.
4. * Available at Asian markets and in the produce section of some supermarkets.
5. ** Fish sauce and chili-garlic sauce are available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.
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