27 Garlic Recipes That Put Our Favorite Ingredient Front And Center
You can add a clove (or 10) to pretty much any savory recipeâyou won't be sorry!
Weâll admit, we struggled a bit when coming up with this list of our best garlic recipes. Not because there arenât enough that feature garlic, but because there are TOO many. Almost every single savory recipe from apps to sides to mains can benefit from a clove (or two, or three, or five đ) of the âstinking rose,â so grab those breath mints and check out our 27 favorite garlic recipes.
First things first. Garlic can be a bit tricky to harness if you donât know what youâre doing. Weâve included our favorite way to peel it out of its papery shell (hint: smash it!), as well as the best way to roast it to bring out its creamy, almost sweet flavor. Garlic goes with pretty much anything, but there are a few ingredients that pair particularly well with it, like honey, butter, cheese, and chili. Weâve included a few basic recipes featuring them in tandem with it, like our honey garlic glazed salmon, our garlic butter potatoes, our garlic Parmesan wings, or our spicy chili garlic noodles. Try them out as you get used to cooking with more and more garlic, then expand your horizons.
Speaking of, garlicâs unmistakably potent fragrance and flavor is used in cuisines all over the world. Weâve included some of our favorite nods to that here, like our Middle Eastern hummus, our Korean sautĂ©ed spinach, our South American chimichurri sauce, our Italian garlicky spaghetti, and our Hawaiian garlic shrimp. Many of these have become repeat staples in our kitchens, and once you try them, youâll see why.
Want even more vegetable inspiration? Check out our top onion recipes (a fellow allium), our best sweet potato recipes, our best zucchini recipes, and our guide on how to roast every vegetable too.
Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon
This savory-sweet salmon never disappointsâthe honey-soy garlic sauce is killer, and it all comes together in just 20 minutes.
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Garlic-Sesame Sautéed Spinach (Sautéed Sigeumchi Namul)
This easy sautéed spinach recipe is our take on the classic Korean banchan (AKA side dish) sigeumchi namul. The rich flavor of toasted sesame oil pairs beautifully with the verdant spinach, and fresh scallions, peppery raw garlic, and rice vinegar bring a pleasant brightness that'll keep you coming back for more.
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How To Peel Garlic
Many of us in the Delish test kitchen went to culinary school and learned the official way to peel garlic. Most of us do the quick and dirty smash technique anyway. It's how we want all of you to peel garlic too. There are only 2 (very easy) steps!
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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
You know the only thing that may be better than mashed potatoes? Roasted garlic mashed potatoes! That extra-savory flavor from melty, roasted garlic adds the perfect kick to classic mashed spuds (we also add a splash of tangy balsamic vinegar to kick them up a notch).
Garlic Knots
Slathered in buttery, garlicky goodness, these garlic knots are seriously delicious. Theyâre also easy and quick to make. Just be sure to plan ahead: Youâll have to let your refrigerated pizza dough come to room temperature for about an hour on the counter.
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Roasted Garlic
Insanely creamy and with a punch of umami that will instantly upgrade any meal, you can add roasted garlic to almost anything savoryâfall soups, mashed potatoes, salad dressings, hummus... the sky's the limit!
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Garlic Butter Mushrooms
These are INSANELY delicious! If you can't find cremini mushrooms, look for baby bellas or button mushroomsâthey're essentially the same thing and will work just as well here.
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Creamy Garlic Hummus
Hummus is a Middle Eastern dish made of chickpeas and tahini. Garlic or roasted red peppers and other spices are common additions. It's great as a veggie dip or with pita chips.
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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp
This garlic butter shrimp recipe requires almost no planningâall you need to do is pick up shrimp. Meaning, it's perfect for dinner TONIGHT. đ
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Chili Garlic Chicken Wings
A good marinade can make your chicken wings absolutely impossible to put down. This sauce is spicy, sweet, and garlickyâyou're going to LOVE how caramelized and sticky it gets on the wings in the oven.
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Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread
If we're honest, all we truly want in life is bread and cheese, and this pull-apart garlic bread is the stuff of dreams. It's the ultimate tear and share appetizer or side dish that is perfect for any party or dinner.
Honey Garlic Chicken
This easy weeknight dinner takes practically zero effort but is absolutely delicious. The glaze is simple and made up of things you probably already have in your kitchen. Pair with some broccoli or fried rice, and you'll have a delicious dinner on the table in under an hour.
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Classic Chimichurri
This classic Argentinian sauce couldn't be more versatile. It's amazing on flank steak, grilled shrimp, and even veggies. Garlicky, super-herbaceous, and tangy from vinegar and lemon zest, there's nothing this genius sauce can't improve.
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Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
This garlic loversâ spin on shrimp scampi was made famous by Giovanniâs Shrimp Truck on Oahu. Tossing the shrimp in rice flour helps them take on a delicately crunchy texture, but all-purpose flour will work in a pinch.
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Honey-Garlic Cauliflower
Who doesn't love a good crispy snack? Much like our Parmesan cauliflower bites, these little guys have just enough crunch and flavor to keep us going. Craving salt but avoiding chips and the like? These sticky-spicy bites will save the day.
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Cheesy Garlic Butter Potatoes
The powerful, almost spicy flavor of garlic goes so well with the richness of butter. There is maybe no better vessel for this almighty food duo than a hasselback potato. These crispy potatoes are the perfect canvas on which we can paint garlic butter (oh, and sprinkle on some Parmesan and parsley for good measure).
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Garlicky Dipping Oil
You don't need much to make a delicious flavored oilâjust some parsley, red pepper flakes, garlic, and Parm. Tip: Make this ahead of time (up to 3 days) so the flavors have time to meld together, then serve with some homemade bread.
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Garlic Bread
The secret to the best homemade garlic bread? Keep it simple. Oh, and use LOTS of garlicâfour cloves for one loaf! Our top tip? Make PLENTY. This garlicky, cheesy app is sure to go fast.
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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Thighs
Allow us to make a case for bone-in skin-on chicken thighs. In our humble opinion, they're all-around better. The reason? More fat equals more flavor. Plus, is there anything more delicious than crispy, garlicky chicken skin?
Garlic Butter Rolls
New to baking bread? These rolls are a great place to start. Word to the wise: Make sure you put your rolls somewhere warm to let them rise. The warmest part of your kitchen if you've got one, or even an oven turned off.
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Camille Lowder is the digital food producer at Delish, otherwise known as our resident queen of recipe galleries. Previously, she attended the Natural Gourmet Institute for culinary school and worked at/managed a number of New York restaurants. She loves anything vegan, foods masquerading as other foods (hello, cauliflower), and a well-used Oxford comma.
