Perfectly Grilled Radicchio

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael ChiarelloEpisode: It's A Wrap Cocktail Party

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (6)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(6)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 1 hr 30 min

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Ingredients

4 heads radicchio
12 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 pound mozzarella, cut into 16 pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

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.

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recipe Perfectly Grilled Radicchio
Anonymous 06-22-2008
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Great Flavor!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wow, the combo of flavors is intense...the bitter, spicy, sweet and smoky is incredible....not to mention the texture of the... melting cheese!! This one is over the top!Read more
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Michelle Englewood Cliffs, NJ 05-29-2007
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Really delicious!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I had been dying to try this for so long! A few of my guests thought it was a little bitter still but I liked it. Maybe next... time I'll let them soak a little while longer. The marinade was absolutely delicious although I had a little trouble keeping the cheese in. Overall, really good!!!Read more
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Katie Indianapolis, IN 01-28-2007
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Way Too Bitter
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I soaked the radicchio for a little longer than on the recipe and it was still extremely bitter.
recipe Perfectly Grilled Radicchio
LINDA Stockbridge, MA 10-19-2006
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Spectacularly spicy . . .
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy, tasty, healthy. If I expect to have any left over, I grill it just a bit less without the cheese. When I reheat it, I... add the cheese. Absolutely wonderful, especially with simple grilled meat.Read more
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Anonymous 07-05-2006
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YUMMY
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Really like this salad, it's unique grilling the lettuce. People think it's odd but once they try it they'll want more!
recipe Perfectly Grilled Radicchio
Patty Maumee, OH 04-23-2006
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mmmmmmmmmm
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Absolutely fabulous!!!