Garlic Lover's Rub

From EatingWell: May/June 2007 — Subscribe Now!

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, shrimp, scallops, salmon, mahi-mahi, chicken, duck, pork, beef, lamb.

READER'S COMMENT:

"Gotta love garlic-and I do!!!! Try it with a whole roasted chicken!! Tammie C, Lexington, SC "

About 1/4 cup

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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

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
PORK CHOPS bone-in, 3/4" thick
2 hours to overnight
3-4 minutes per side; 145°F
PORK TENDERLOIN
2 hours to overnight
14-16 minutes, turning occasionally; 145°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 protein; 0 g fiber; 302 mg sodium; 16 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 1/2 fat