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RECIPE: Garlic Lover’s Rub

 

March 7th 2011

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  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time:
  • Total Time: 10 min
  • Serves: 12 servings, about 1/4 cup

Contributed by: EatingWell.com

In this wet rub, we let the aromatic champion take center stage—a sure winner for the garlic lover in all of us. This rub is so versatile, we think it’s great with virtually any meat or vegetable. Use on: Extra-firm tofu, salmon, mahi-mahi, chicken, duck, beef, or lamb.

Ingredients

  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

Preparation

  1. Combine garlic, oil, mustard, salt, pepper and lemon zest in a small bowl. Using your hands, spread the rub evenly onto 1 1/2 pounds (6 servings) of your chosen protein just before grilling.

Tips & Notes

  • Follow the marinating times, cooking times and temperatures below for juicy, perfect grilling results.
  • EXTRA-FIRM TOFU
  • 30 minutes to overnight
  • 2-3 minutes per side
  • SALMON FILLET
  • 30 minutes
  • 3-5 minutes per side
  • CHICKEN BREAST boneless, skinless
  • 2 hours to overnight
  • 6-8 minutes per side; 165°F
  • CHICKEN THIGHS boneless, skinless
  • 2 hours to overnight
  • 6-8 minutes per side; 165°F
  • CHICKEN THIGHS bone-in, skinless
  • 2 hours to overnight
  • 15-25 minutes, turning occasionally; 165°F
  • DUCK BREAST boneless, skinless
  • 2 hours to overnight
  • 4-8 minutes per side; 150°F
  • FLANK STEAK
  • 2 hours to overnight
  • 6-8 minutes per side; 140°F for medium
  • STRIP STEAK bone-in, 3/4″-1″ thick
  • 2 hours to overnight
  • 4-5 minutes per side; 140°F for medium
  • LAMB LOIN CHOPS
  • 2 hours to overnight
  • 5-6 minutes per side; 145°F for medium
  • *All cooking times based on medium-high grill temperature and cooking with the grill lid closed.

Nutrition

Per 2 teaspoons: 28 calories; 2 g fat ( 0 g sat , 2 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 302 mg sodium; 16 mg potassium.

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