There are several popular and delicious ways to cook garlic scapes: grilling, roasting, and sautéing are common methods. Grilled garlic scapes are washed, trimmed, rubbed with olive oil and seasoned (e.g., with smoked sea salt), then grilled for about 10 minutes until tender and slightly charred. They have a crispy outside and tender inside with a mild garlic flavor. Oven roasting involves cutting the scapes, drizzling with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper, then roasting at 425°F (218°C) for 20-25 minutes until the tips turn golden and crisp. Sautéing garlic scapes in olive oil with sea salt and freshly ground pepper is another simple method. After a few minutes of sautéing on medium-high heat, adding a little water and covering to steam them until tender works well. They can be lightly charred for extra flavor. These methods highlight their mild garlic taste and asparagus-like texture without overpowering the dish.
