Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic, plus 2 teaspoons minced
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium heads radicchio
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup good quality balsamic vinegar
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Smash 4 garlic cloves and combine with olive oil in a small bowl.
  • Set aside and allow to sit for 30 minutes.
  • Trim the radicchio heads, cut into wedges, set aside.
  • In a small saute pan, melt the butter over low heat and add the red pepper flakes, panko, minced garlic, and salt.
  • Stir until panko gets crispy and golden brown.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cool the mixture for a few minutes and stir in parsley.
  • In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, gently simmer until the balsamic vinegar is reduced by half.
  • Preheat grill or grill pan to high.
  • Brush radicchio with infused olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
  • Place cut sides down on grill and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, turn to other cut side, grill for 1 minute, turn to back, and grill for 1 minute more.
  • Remove wedges to a serving platter.
  • Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the radicchio wedges, drizzle with the reduced balsamic, and serve immediately.