Grilled Leek Recipes

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They have such a unique and sweet flavor and pair well with rice, corn on the cob, and any other veggies and starch, which is why I love to grill or bake these Caramelized Grilled Leeks.

The most common way to prepare leeks is to dice them up and add them to soups, stews, and stir-fries, but one of my favorites is to grill or bake whole leeks.

Heat a griddle pan or bbq grill until hot. Brush the leeks with the oil. Place into the hot griddle pan (cut side down to start) and cook for a few minutes on each side or until they begin to char and soften. Serve with a drizzle of lemon juice, sprinkling of parmesan and season to taste with salt and pepper.

LEEKS | The Essential Cooking Guide

Caramelized Grilled Leeks 🔗

I love to make these Caramelized Grilled Leeks on the grill or in the oven. They have such a unique and sweet flavor and go well with rice, corn on the cob, and any other veggies and starch.

Prep: 10min

Total: 40min

Serving Size: 1

Nutrition Facts: calories 47 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, servingSize 1, Sugar 3 grams sugar

Ingredients:

  • 4 whole leeks
  • minced garlic, fresh or from a jar
  • vegetarian “oyster” sauce, or soy sauce (if gluten-free, check the label)
  • parsley flakes
  • garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup water

Instruction:

  1. The most important thing with leeks is to make sure and remove any sand or grit from between the layers. To do this, cut off the tops (hair-like ends) and most of the tough green parts.
  2. Then slice them in half, from top to bottom. Fan out the layers like in the photo above, and rinse under running water to remove any dirt or grit. I’m serious here y’all. These things are grown in sandy soil, and that grit has lots of places to hide, so clean these well.
  3. These can be grilled or baked in the oven. I like to place them on a hot grill to get the darkened grill marks before adding seasonings. If you do this, make sure your grill is nice and hot first, and it takes a few minutes to get those brown marks.
  4. Place leeks in a grill-proof pan. I line an aluminum disposable pan with parchment paper. Season with garlic powder, minced garlic, parsley flakes, and vegetarian ‘oyster’ sauce or soy sauce. Add 1/4 cup water to maintain moisture.
  5. Fold the parchment paper over top. Then cover with a sheet of foil. Toss on the grill and allow to cook at medium-high heat for approximately 20-30 minutes. If baking in the oven, bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.
  6. If not cooked long enough, they will be chewy. Remove from grill and serve warm!

FAQ

What does leeks pair well with?

Leeks can be cooked in a variety of ways, including frying, braising, boiling in soups or stocks, roasting in the oven, and even caramelizing like onions. Leeks pair well with chicken, ham, cheese, cream, garlic, and shallots.

How does Gordon Ramsay cook leeks?

Whether you use a grill or a grill pan on your cooktop, lightly oil the ingredients and don’t oil the grill. Leeks have a tough skin, but underneath is a delicate vegetable. Gordon Ramsay grills these leeks to cook the tougher outside leaves and then poaches the leeks to delicately cook the centers.

Why do you soak leeks?

They have a mild onion flavor and can be consumed raw or cooked, despite the fact that they resemble a larger version of a green onion. The edible part of the plant is actually the white and light green part, which is sometimes referred to as the stalk or stem.

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