Best 6 Summertime Grilled Onions Recipes

PERFECT GRILLED ONIONS HACK!

Steps:

• Heat your cast iron skillet over medium heat.
• Add the butter, onions and kosher salt. Cook stirring every few minutes.
• As soon as the onions start to look a little dry, add in a few tablespoons of water. This will both prevent the onions from drying out and keep them juicy and cooking at an even temperature. The water will evaporate as it cooks, leaving you with perfectly juicy onions. I usually add water twice during the cooking process.
• Continue to grill the onions uncovered until they are soft and golden brown. About 30 minutes.
• Serve warm or cold.
• See the Recipe Notes below for more tips, FAQ's and recipe substitutions.

PERFECTLY GRILLED ONIONS (HOW TO GRILL ONIONS)

Steps:

• Preheat the grill for medium-high direct heat grilling, about 450-500 degrees F. While the grill preheats, prep the onions. Slice the onion in half lengthwise, leaving both the tip & root end in tact. Peel away the tough outer layers & discard. Slice lengthwise through each half 2-3 more times, taking care to leave the tip & root end in tact, creating 6-8 wedges. Place the sliced onions on a small baking sheet or large plate. Drizzle the oil over top, tossing to coat in the oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt & ground black pepper as desired, tossing again to coat.
• Place the onions on the grill, cut side facing down. Grill 7-8 minutes, flipping the onions halfway through, until tender & charred as desired. For larger onions, the total cook time may be closer to 10 minutes.
• , with a splash of balsamic & sprinkling of fresh herbs as desired. If serving on a grilled vegetable platter, drizzle with a light & bright herbaceous sauce, like pesto or chimichurri. Grilled onions are also amazing add-ons for any variety of meals, from grilled chicken bowls to the best-ever burgers to grilled pizza. Enjoy!

SUMMERTIME GRILLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Slice the ends off the onion and peel the outer skin off.
• Place the onion on the aluminum foil (you could spray it first with nonstick spray).
• With a sharp paring knife, scoop out some of the onion in the center to make an indentation.
• Place the butter in the hollowed out area.
• Then place the bouillon cube in the butter.
• Wrap the onion up in the foil, sealing it tightly and place on a medium to low temperature grill and cook 30 to 40 minutes.
• The onion is done when it feels soft to the touch.
• Open the foil packet and put the onion in a shallow bowl or right on your plate.
• Be careful, it's juicy!
• You can leave out the butter (although this might alter the flavor) or use a beef bouillon cube if you want.
• If you find the bouillon flavor to be too strong, use half a cube per onion.

GRILLED RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Trim the a thin slice off the side of the whole, unpeeled onion. Set the onion flat on the cut surface for stability. Cut the onion into 4 (1-inch thick) slices. Remove the outer ring of skin from each slice. Drizzle the sliced onion with light colored oil and season both sides with steak seasoning or salt and pepper, to taste. Grill on hot grill or on a nonstick griddle for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until onion is tender and has begun to caramelize.

GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH AND RED ONION WITH FETA

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil grate. Whisk garlic, vinegar, and 1/2 cup oil in small bowl to combine; set marinade aside.
• Toss squash, onion, and bay leaves on a rimmed baking sheet with remaining 3 Tbsp. oil to coat; season generously with salt and black pepper.
• Arrange squash and onion on grate. Grill squash, undisturbed, until grill marks appear, about 3 minutes. Turn over and grill on second side until tender and starting to release liquid, about 2 minutes. Transfer squash back to baking sheet. Grill onion, turning occasionally, until tender and charred around the edges, about 5 minutes. Transfer back to baking sheet.
• Arrange squash, onion, bay leaves, and feta on a rimmed platter and pour reserved marinade over. Scatter banana peppers on top and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Let sit at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour before serving.

GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH WITH RED ONION

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix oil, peppered seasoned salt and cumin. Add onion; toss to coat.
• When grill is heated, with slotted spoon, place onion in grill basket (grill "wok"); reserve oil mixture in bowl to coat squash. Place basket on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals. Cook 10 minutes, turning basket occasionally.
• Meanwhile, add summer squash to reserved oil mixture in bowl; toss to coat.
• Place squash in basket with onion; cook 5 to 7 minutes longer, turning basket occasionally, until vegetables are tender.