ChefXi OfficialThick-cut cabbage 'steaks' seared until caramelized and topped with a luxurious brown butter sauce, toasted walnuts, and salty pecorino cheese.
Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season cabbage rounds with salt and pepper.
Sear the cabbage steaks for 5-7 minutes per side until deeply browned and tender. Remove to a plate.
In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add walnuts and garlic, stirring constantly until the butter foams and turns golden brown.
Watch closely; butter goes from brown to burnt very quickly.
Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and parsley, then spoon the brown butter sauce over the cabbage. Top with pecorino.
The key to this dish is the balance between the earthy, charred cabbage and the rich, nutty brown butter. Be careful not to burn the butter; you're looking for a toasted hazelnut aroma.
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