These grilled cauliflower steaks are beautifully caramelized with a flavorful smoky taste, and the presentation is lovely — a delicious change from the norm! I like my cauliflower a little on the firm side, so add a few extra minutes if you like it softer.
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Total Time::25 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
¼ cup olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 large heads cauliflower
2 tablespoons minced cilantro (Optional)
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, smoked paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, and black pepper together in a bowl; set aside.
Remove the tough bottom leaves from each cauliflower, taking care not to remove the stem. Place the cauliflower heads onto a cutting board with the stem side facing upwards; cut vertically on both sides of the stem to remove the loose florets. Cut each cauliflower vertically through the stem into 2 even "steaks", 1 to 1 ½ inches thick; remove any remaining small leaves from each steak. Place cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet.
Brush one side of each steak with some of the oil mixture. Place steaks on the preheated grill, oiled-side down; grill for 5 minutes. Brush more oil mixture on top of steaks and gently flip over; grill until golden brown and slightly charred, 5 to 7 minutes more. Drizzle with any remaining oil and remove to a plate. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Recipe Tip
You can grill the extra cauliflower florets in a grill basket alongside the steaks, or you can refrigerate them for another use.