Charred Rapini with Anchovies and Fresno Chiles

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Total: 35 min
  • Active: 30 min
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Ingredients

Kosher salt

Granulated sugar, for sprinkling 

4 heads rapini, stems trimmed 

10 anchovy fillets, roughly chopped 

1 cup finishing olive oil 

6 tablespoons red wine vinegar 

1/4 cup picked fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped 

1/4 cup picked fresh Italian parsley, roughly chopped 

4 tablespoons chopped cured black olives 

1 Fresno chile, stemmed and finely chopped 

1/4 cup cooking olive oil 

2 tablespoons chopped garlic 

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of equal parts salted and sugared water to a boil. Once at a boil, add the rapini and blanch until bright green but still firm, 3 to 5 minutes. Add to an ice bath until cool, then allow to thoroughly dry on a kitchen towel-lined sheet tray.
  2. Mix together the anchovies, finishing olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil, parsley, black olives and Fresno in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the cooking olive oil. Once the oil is heated, add the rapini, in batches if needed, and allow to slightly char, about 3 minutes. Add the chopped garlic and stir to combine, allowing the garlic to soften and bloom, about 1 minute. Transfer to a platter. Drizzle with the anchovy vinaigrette.

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bethsmd

I keep making rappini and it is always OK. This was the best I have ever had. I am making it for Easter Sunday for the family. The rappini and the vinaigrette  can be done a day ahead and then last minute char and dress - AWESOME!!!!

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