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roasted garlic scapes

Roasted Garlic Scapes

This simple and easy roasted garlic scape recipe is my favorite way to use garlic scapes when they are in season in the late spring and early summer.  This seasonal treat has a milder flavor than raw garlic cloves and is good plain, on burgers, steaks, or with almost any dish that goes well with garlic.  They have a subtle garlicky flavor, and remind me a bit of thin asparagus.  I like how quickly these roasted garlic scapes can be made, and while I typically cook them on the stovetop, you can also roast them on the grill or in the oven.  The possibilities are endless when it comes to garlic scapes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Serving Size 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Fresh garlic scapes
  • 4 tablespoon Butter

Instructions

  • Chop garlic scapes into small pieces.
  • Preheat cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add plenty of butter to the skillet.
  • Add chopped garlic scapes and saute until tender and just starting to get crispy.  This usually takes about 10-15 minutes.
  • Season generously with sea salt and black pepper.  You could also sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Serve as a delicious side dish all by themselves, add to any dish that calls for garlic, or put on steaks, burgers, or chicken.
  • Can be stored in a plastic bag or other airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, although I highly doubt they'll last that long.

Notes

Tips:

  • I like to take off the thin woody stalks of the garlic scape before roasting, but you can use the whole scape too.  
  • If you don’t have fresh garlic scapes from your own garden, you can usually find them at the farmer markets in late spring or early summer.  And I would encourage you to plant some garlic in the fall, so you can enjoy a bountiful harvest of scapes next year!
  • Cast iron pans have such nice even heat, and give the scapes a beautiful crispy outside edge.
  • You can roast scapes on a grill pan on the grill as well.  That way you don’t have to heat up your kitchen if you’re already cooking on the grill.
  • If you have your oven running making dinner, you can also lay the scapes out on a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a roasting pan and drizzle with a little olive oil.  Add some brussel sprouts and fresh herbs for an extra special treat, and roast in the oven at 450 degrees for 20-30 minutes until crispy.
 
Check out one of my favorite ways to use roasted garlic scapes in my creamy garlic mushroom chicken pasta dish.
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