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Grilled Scallions with Hot Sauce and Sesame Seeds

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Andrew Knowlton

This is also delicious with pretty spring onions; increase cooking time to 6 or 8 minutes.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

8 scallions, trimmed, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Hot sauce and toasted sesame seeds (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Toss scallions with oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Grill scallions on a grill topper, turning once, until well charred and tender at the thickest part, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a platter; drizzle with hot sauce and top with toasted sesame seeds.

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