Grilled Green Garlic Recipes

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH GREEN GARLIC CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F). Cut lamb racks between bones to form 16 rib chops total. Stir together cumin, coriander, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a small bowl. Brush both sides of lamb chops evenly with 1½ tablespoons of the oil; sprinkle evenly with cumin mixture. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
• While lamb stands, drizzle garlic stalks evenly with 1½ teaspoons of the oil in a bowl; toss gently to coat. Arrange garlic stalks on oiled grates; grill, uncovered, turning often, until lightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; let cool slightly, about 3 minutes.
• Stir together parsley, vinegar, crushed red pepper, grated garlic, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ cup oil in a medium bowl. Chop grilled garlic stalks, and stir into parsley mixture.
• Place lamb chops on oiled grates; grill, covered, just until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side. Serve lamb alongside chimichurri.

GRILLED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Combine green beans, olive oil, garlic, and salt in a bowl; toss to coat. Allow green beans to marinate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Arrange green beans on a grill pan.
• Place grill pan on preheated grill; cook and stir green beans until lightly charred, about 10 minutes.

GRILLED SUMMER BEANS WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

Steps:

• Build a hot wood fire in your grill. (You can do the same with charcoal. If you're using a gas grill, place a few hardwood chunks under the grate over one or two of the burners. Heat one burner on high heat and additional burners on medium heat, adjusting the heat as necessary.) Brush and oil the grill grate.
• Combine 1/4 cup oil and the garlic in a small saucepan and cook over low heat until the garlic is fragrant but not browned, 8 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let cool. Stir in red-pepper flakes, lemon zest and parsley.
• Place beans in a large bowl with the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to mix.
• Arrange beans directly on the grill or in a wire grill basket. Grill beans until charred and crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes, turning with tongs. (You may need to work in two batches, depending on the size of your grill.)
• Return hot beans to the mixing bowl and stir in garlic-parsley oil. Squeeze in lemon juice. Stir in basil and mint leaves and serve.

GRILLED SOFTSHELL CRAB SALAD WITH GREEN GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat grill. Brush crabs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.Divide above ingredients among 4 large plates. Top each plate with a crab and drizzle with green garlic vinaigrette.
• Place vinegar, shallot, parsley, garlic in a blender and blend until smooth. Slowly add olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

SUNNY'S CHAR-GRILLED OYSTERS WITH GREEN GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Make the butter: In a food processor, add the butter, garlic, lemon zest and juice, scallions, parsley, Italian seasoning, a nice pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Blend all until smooth, then taste and season with more salt if needed.
• Make the breadcrumbs: In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, cheese and parsley.
• Assemble and grill: Preheat a grill to 600 degrees F.
• Arrange the oysters in their half shells on the back of an upside-down baking rack. Add a heaping teaspoon of the butter to each. Sprinkle each with a bit of the breadcrumb mixture. Place the rack on the grill over the direct heat and cook until the oysters are firm and the breadcrumbs are lightly golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges for spritzing.

BUTTERY GARLIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain water. Add butter to green beans; cook and stir until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Cook and stir garlic with green beans until garlic is tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with lemon pepper and salt.

WHOLE GRILLED GARLIC

Steps:

• Heat grill. Drizzle garlic with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a large piece of aluminum foil, and place on grill. Cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Turn garlic, and fold foil to enclose tightly.
• Continue cooking until cloves are soft, 15 to 20 minutes, checking often and turning to prevent burning. Remove from grill; let cool slightly. Remove from foil, and place on a serving platter.