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Balsamic-Grilled Radicchio with Shaved Pecorino

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Chef Michael Presnal of The Federal Restaurant in Agawam, Massachusett, writes: "The recipe here was featured on one of my first menus as a chef, before I got into the kind of complex cooking I do now at The Federal. That was over ten years ago, but I still love making this dish at home. It calls for just a few fresh ingredients and takes only a couple of steps."

Serve as a side dish or first course.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    35 Minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon (packed) finely grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
4 large heads of radicchio, each quartered through core end
1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese shavings

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, rosemary, orange peel, and crushed red pepper in large bowl. Add radicchio and toss to coat. Marinate 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    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.

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