Best 5 Grilled Green Garlic Recipes

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**Grilled Green Garlic: A Journey of Flavor**

Green garlic, with its vibrant verdant hue and delicate yet assertive flavor, takes center stage in this culinary exploration. As a precursor to the mature garlic bulb, green garlic offers a unique taste experience, combining the pungency of garlic with a hint of sweetness and a crisp, spring-like texture. Grilled Green Garlic presents a collection of tantalizing recipes that harness the essence of this seasonal delicacy, transforming it into delectable dishes that will delight your palate.

From the simplicity of Grilled Green Garlic with Olive Oil and Sea Salt to the aromatic allure of Grilled Green Garlic with Lemon and Herbs, each recipe captures the essence of green garlic's versatility. Discover the smoky, savory magic of Grilled Green Garlic and Shrimp Skewers, where succulent shrimp and tender green garlic harmoniously intertwine. Indulge in the creamy richness of Grilled Green Garlic Risotto, where the subtle flavors of green garlic dance atop a bed of Arborio rice.

For a taste of umami-rich delight, try the Grilled Green Garlic and Miso Butter, an inspired fusion of flavors that elevates grilled meats, vegetables, and tofu to new heights. The article concludes with a refreshing Green Garlic and Avocado Salsa, where the vibrant flavors of green garlic, avocado, and cilantro unite in a zesty, herbaceous symphony.

Embark on a culinary adventure with Grilled Green Garlic, a celebration of this exceptional ingredient. With its detailed instructions and vibrant photographs, this article invites you to explore the diverse possibilities of green garlic and create dishes that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED HANGER STEAK WITH A ROASTED SHALLOT PORT DEMI SAUCE AND GRILLED GARLIC GREEN BEANS



Grilled Hanger Steak with a Roasted Shallot Port Demi Sauce and Grilled Garlic Green Beans image

The hanger steak is a thick strip of meat from the underside of the beef cow. It hangs between the rib and the loin and is part of the diaphragm. It is similar to the skirt steak because it is full of flavor but can become tough if it is not prepared correctly. This can be a really nice cut of meat to serve your family without paying too much for it. I am going to give you detailed instructions on how to do just that. Enjoy!

Provided by Chef Shelley Pogue

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 (6 ounce) hanger steaks - fat and silver skin trimmed
1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup canola oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup water
¼ cup white sugar
4 whole shallots
3 fluid ounces port wine
1 cup demi glace
½ cup butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • Lightly cover the steaks with canola oil and season generously with salt and pepper; cover and place in refrigerator until ready to grill.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Place a sheet of aluminum foil on about 1/3 of the grill surface.
  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the green beans in the boiling water until heated through yet still firm, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the garlic and 1/4 cup of canola oil to the green beans and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Stir the water, sugar, and shallots together in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves; cover the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Drain the liquid and return the shallots to the pan. Add the port wine and demi glace to the saucepan and place over medium heat; cook until the liquid reduces to about half its original volume. Stir the butter into the mixture until it melts. Remove the pan from the heat. Season with salt as needed. Keep the saucepan covered until the steaks are prepared.
  • Spread the green beans onto the part of the grill prepared with aluminum foil and allow to finish cooking while grilling the steaks.
  • Cook the steaks until they start to firm, and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 2 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Allow the steaks to rest 5 minutes before placing onto individual plates. Spoon the sauce over the steaks. Serve the green beans on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 843.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 98.9 mg, Fat 52.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 1658.7 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

GARLIC-LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS GRILLED ON THE BIG GREEN EGG RECIPE



Garlic-Lemon Chicken Breasts Grilled on the Big Green Egg Recipe image

Provided by angelahon

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 Organic chicken breasts
3 cloves garlic
1 large lemon, squeezed
1/3 cup extra olive oil
Salt and pepper
Fresh chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Blend the garlic, lemon, and olive oil with some salt and pepper together in the blender. When done, set aside 2-3 tbs. to drizzle over the chicken when it's cooked. Generously season the chicken breasts on both sides with the spice rub and some salt and pepper. Put the chicken in a Ziploc bag and pour the marinade in, distributing it over the chicken. Marinate for 30 minutes. Prep your grill and heat it to 350 degrees over a medium fire or medium direct heat. Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook 8-12 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the meat registers an internal temperature of 170 degrees. Place chicken on a platter, drizzle with reserved marinade, and tent with foil. Let rest for ten to fifteen minutes. Top with fresh chopped parsley and serve.

ENGLISH PEAS WITH GRILLED LITTLE GEMS, GREEN GARLIC AND MINT



English Peas With Grilled Little Gems, Green Garlic and Mint image

A dish from the restaurant Camino in Oakland is the inspiration of this recipe. Experiment with a little chicken stock and pasta added to the pea stew, if you like. More spring recipes.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     for two, quick, salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 to 3 stalks green garlic (or use 2 cloves garlic)
2 heads Little Gem lettuce
Olive oil
Salt and black pepper
1 1/2 cups shelled English peas
Handful of spearmint or Persian mint leaves, torn or roughly chopped into large pieces

Steps:

  • Prepare a wood or charcoal grill for direct-heat grilling, or use a grill pan on top of the stove. Trim the tops of the green garlic where the leaves begin to branch out. Peel an outside layer of the stalks and slice thinly on the bias. Or very thinly slice the garlic cloves. Set aside.
  • Cut the lettuce in quarters lengthwise and brush all over with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Place the lettuce cut-side down on the grill and cook until it has darkish grill marks, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip lettuce quarters to the other cut side and grill for another couple of minutes, then grill on the leafy side briefly. Remove from grill when done.
  • Heat 1 cup water, a splash of olive oil and a pinch of salt in a large skillet over high heat. When the liquid is at a roaring boil, add the peas and garlic and cook, tasting often for seasoning and adding more water as needed, 3 to 8 minutes, or until the peas are just tender. Add the mint leaves and cook 1 minute. The goal is to have just enough water at the end of the cooking time to emulsify with the oil and thicken slightly.
  • To serve, spread the lettuce on a platter and pour the peas and their minty, garlicky juices over it. Serve with grilled chicken, roast duck or by itself.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 93, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 315 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

GRILLED LAMB BLADE CHOPS WITH ORZO AVGOLEMONO AND GREEN GARLIC



Grilled Lamb Blade Chops With Orzo Avgolemono and Green Garlic image

Provided by Jane Sigal

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bulb green garlic, root and dark green parts trimmed, outer layer removed, or 2 mature garlic cloves, peeled
Kosher salt
6 brined, jarred grape leaves
Olive oil blended with vegetable oil, for shallow frying
3/4 cup orzo pasta
4 3/4- inch-thick lamb blade chops (1 1/2 pounds)
Sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 cup good-quality lamb or chicken stock
2 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Slice green garlic crosswise very, very thinly or grate mature garlic on a Microplane. In a small bowl, toss garlic with a large pinch of kosher salt.
  • Pat grape leaves dry with paper towels. In a medium skillet, heat 1/4 inch of blended oil until shimmering. Add 1 grape leaf at a time and fry over medium heat, turning once until crisp and translucent, 15 to 20 seconds. Using tongs, transfer to paper towels.
  • In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook orzo until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water and return to saucepan.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan. Season chops on both sides with sea salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat, turning once, until almost medium, about 8 minutes. If a chop curls, snip one edge with kitchen scissors. Transfer to a platter.
  • Heat stock to barely simmering. In a glass or stainless bowl, whisk egg yolks with lemon juice. Whisk in hot stock in a steady stream. Set orzo over medium-high heat. Stir in yolk-stock mixture (avgolemono) and salted garlic, and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with sea salt and pepper.
  • Transfer chops and orzo to plates. Garnish with fried grape leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 518, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 676 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

GRILLED GREEN GARLIC



Grilled Green Garlic image

Green garlic has a brief spring window for you to enjoy, so caramelizing it on a grill allows you to make the most of its mellow flavors! Spread warm garlic on toasted bread or crackers with cheese, mix into mashed potatoes, salad dressings or sauces, or use it in a baba ganoush.

Provided by Matt Wencl

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 bunch green garlic bulbs, tops sliced off
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 pinch sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place garlic bulbs on large sheets of aluminum foil, up to 3 bulbs per sheet. Lightly drizzle olive oil over bulbs and season with salt and pepper. Wrap foil tightly around bulbs.
  • Place bulbs inside the preheated grill on the top rack away from the flames; cook until garlic cloves are butter-soft, about 30 minutes. Allow garlic bulbs to cool until easily handled. Squeeze garlic from bulb into a bowl and mash with a fork until spreadable.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 63.8 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Tips:

  • Choosing the right garlic: Opt for fresh, firm green garlic bulbs with tightly closed cloves and no signs of sprouting or bruising. Look for bulbs with vibrant green leaves, as these indicate freshness.
  • Prepping the garlic: Trim the root ends and the top inch of the green stalks. Separate the cloves, leaving the papery skin intact. This helps retain the garlic's flavor and moisture during grilling.
  • Seasoning and marinating: To enhance the taste, season the garlic cloves with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can also add herbs like thyme, rosemary, or oregano for extra flavor. Marinating the garlic in a mixture of oil, herbs, and spices for at least 30 minutes before grilling intensifies the flavors.
  • Grilling technique: Grill the garlic cloves over medium heat, ensuring they don't burn. Use a grill pan or wrap the cloves in foil to prevent them from falling through the grates. Cook the garlic until the cloves are tender and slightly charred, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Using grilled green garlic: Grilled green garlic is a versatile ingredient that can be used in various dishes. Add it to pasta, salads, sandwiches, dips, or sauces for a burst of flavor. You can also spread the grilled garlic on bread or crackers as a flavorful topping.

Conclusion:

Grilling green garlic is a simple yet effective way to elevate its flavor and create a delicious addition to your culinary repertoire. With its unique combination of sweet, garlicky, and smoky notes, grilled green garlic adds a depth of flavor to various dishes. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a beginner, grilling green garlic is an easy and rewarding endeavor that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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