This Grilled Cauliflower Steak recipe combines smoky char marks with tender, flavorful cauliflower steaks. Served with a zesty lemon-garlic sauce, it makes a delicious and healthy vegetarian main dish. With a total preparing time of 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts. It falls under the vegetarian category and can be served as a main course or a side dish. Get ready to indulge in the satisfying flavors of this cauliflower steak!
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower and trim the stem end, leaving the core intact.
- Slice the cauliflower into 1-inch thick steaks. You should be able to get 2-4 steaks depending on the size of the cauliflower.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush both sides of each cauliflower steak with the seasoned oil mixture.
- Place the cauliflower steaks on the preheated grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until they are tender and have nice grill marks.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, prepare the lemon-garlic sauce. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, minced garlic, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Once the cauliflower steaks are done, remove them from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.
- Drizzle the lemon-garlic sauce over the cauliflower steaks and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve the cauliflower steaks immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Cauliflower is packed with vitamins and minerals, making it an excellent vegetable choice for a healthy diet.
Grilling cauliflower steaks brings out their natural sweetness and adds a smoky flavor to the dish.
The lemon-garlic sauce complements the cauliflower steaks perfectly, adding a tangy and creamy element to the dish.