Grilled Green Garlic Food

ROASTED GARLIC RECIPE ON THE GRILL

Steps:

• Prepare grill for indirect cooking. Aim for around 400 degrees internal temperature of the grill.
• Using a sharp knife, slice the top off of each garlic bulb (about 1/4 to 1/2 inches from the top), to expose the individual garlic cloves.
• Drizzle each bulb with about 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil (more or less depending on the exact size of the garlic bulb).
• Wrap each bulb with foil and place on the grill, indirect side, for approximately 40 minutes. Exact time will be based on the size of your bulbs. Test after 40 minutes using your finger. You're looking for a dark golden color and a caramelized look and the cloves should be soft to touch.
• Remove and serve immediately, or save for additional recipes.

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.

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.