Balsamic Glazed Grilled Radicchio Recipes

GRILLED RADICCHIO WITH SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS AND BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• Smash 4 garlic cloves and combine with olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside and allow to sit for 30 minutes. Trim the radicchio heads, cut into wedges, set aside.
• In a small saute pan, melt the butter over low heat and add the red pepper flakes, panko, minced garlic, and salt. Stir until panko gets crispy and golden brown. Remove from heat. Cool the mixture for a few minutes and stir in parsley.
• In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, gently simmer until the balsamic vinegar is reduced by half.
• Preheat grill or grill pan to high. Brush radicchio with infused olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Place cut sides down on grill and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, turn to other cut side, grill for 1 minute, turn to back, and grill for 1 minute more.
• Remove wedges to a serving platter. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the radicchio wedges, drizzle with the reduced balsamic, and serve immediately.

GRILLED RADICCHIO WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set dressing aside.
• Cut radicchio head into 4 wedges. Brush wedges with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and lightly sprinkle with salt.
• Place wedges on the preheated grill; grill until lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and top with pistachios and blue cheese; drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

SEARED RADICCHIO WITH BALSAMIC AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cut each radicchio through the core into 4 even wedges. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Place the radicchio, cut-side down, in the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Sear the radicchio until the bottoms brown and wilt slightly, about 3 minutes. Turn the wedges over and sear the other sides, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the radicchio to a plate. Add the balsamic vinegar to the pan and boil until syrupy and reduced by about half, about 1 minute. Return the radicchio to the pan and toss to glaze with the balsamic syrup. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the radicchio among 4 plates. Using a vegetable peeler, shave large pieces of cheese over the top. Serve warm.

GRILLED RADICCHIO AND SHRIMP SALAD WITH HONEY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat.
• Whisk together the shallots, Dijon, honey and balsamic in a medium bowl. Slowly add 3 tablespoons olive oil while whisking to emulsify. Whisk in 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Brush the radicchio on both sides with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Grill until charred in spots and slightly wilted, turning once, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the shrimp with a splash of olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Grill, turning once, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
• Divide the radicchio and shrimp among small plates, drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with parsley leaves. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GRILLED KALE AND RADICCHIO WITH ALMONDS AND BALSAMIC-ORANGE GLAZE

Steps:

• Bring vinegar, juice, and zest to a rapid simmer in a small saucepan, and cook until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly; remove zest, and discard. Whisk in 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat. Toss kale and radicchio with remaining 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil and 2 teaspoons salt; season with pepper. Separate out radicchio, and grill, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred in places, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with 1 tablespoon dressing. In 2 or 3 batches, grill kale, keeping it piled on grill and turning often to prevent too much charring, until wilted, about 6 minutes per batch. Transfer each batch as grilled to bowl with radicchio, and toss each batch with 1 tablespoon dressing. When all kale has been added, toss with any remaining dressing and the almonds until thoroughly coated. Transfer to a large platter, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon orange olive oil or more to taste.

GRILLED RADICCHIO

Steps:

• Preheat a gas barbeque or indoor grill.
• Brush radicchio with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until it wilts and begins to brown.
• Stir together the honey and balsamic and toss with the radicchio. Adjust seasoning.

PERFECTLY GRILLED RADICCHIO

Steps:

• Cut the radicchio in quarters lengthwise, being sure to keep some of the stem attached to each quarter. Trim off any dark bits of stem. Submerge the radicchio quarters in ice water for 1 hour to remove some bitterness. Put a plate on top of the radicchio to keep them under water.
• In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except the mozzarella. Mix well.
• Prepare a hot fire in your grill, or heat a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Drain the radicchio and place them on paper towels to absorb remaining water. Open up the leaves and spoon the olive oil mixture inside. Place the radicchio quarters on a baking sheet and pour the remaining marinade mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Grill the radicchio until browned on the outside but still raw in the center, 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Be careful, as the oil mixture may flame up.
• When the radicchio begins to brown, pull from the grill, open up a section of each portion and place a slice of mozzarella inside. Place quarters back onto the sheet pan and place the pan directly on the grill for 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Drizzle any leftover dressing over the top of the grilled radicchio and serve warm.
• If making radicchio in advance: Before the party, have the radicchio drained and marinated in the vinaigrette in the refrigerator.

BALSAMIC-GRILLED RADICCHIO WITH SHAVED PECORINO

Steps:

• Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, rosemary, orange peel, and crushed red pepper in large bowl. Add radicchio and toss to coat. Marinate 15 minutes.
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Drain marinade into small bowl. Place radicchio on grill; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill radicchio until edges are crisp and slightly charred, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Transfer radicchio to serving platter. Drizzle with reserved marinade and sprinkle with cheese shavings.