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25 Easy Garlic Recipes That Are Bursting With Flavor

Garlic Recipes
Cozy Cravings

You've mastered the genius garlic-peeling hack, so it's time to put those mad skills into action with some delicious garlic recipes your friends and family are sure to love! Garlicky aioli dipping sauce or infused olive oilwith bread makes a tasty appetizer or snack. But how about some entrees to round out that menu? Garlic has a way of bringing out the best in both chicken and seafood, and it's the star ingredient in many savory sauces.

Here are 25 drool-worthy garlic dinner recipes that are just dripping with flavor.


Garlic Knots

Meredith Holser

Garlic Knots

Garlic knots make a great starter for any Italian dinner. These come together super easily, plus they're bursting with good garlic flavor. (via Brit + Co)

One-Pan Tofu Veggie Bowls with Cashew Garlic Sauce

The Edgy Veg

One-Pan Tofu Veggie Bowls with Cashew Garlic Sauce

One pan meals will always be winners in our book. These vegan bowls are a great weeknight staple to make! (via The Edgy Veg)

10-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp

Vikalinka

10-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp

This quick shrimp dish rivals any takeout order. With sweetness from the honey, and a punch from the garlic, it's sure to be devoured in no time. (via Vikalinka)

15-Minute Garlic Chili Oil Noodles

Takes Two Eggs

15-Minute Garlic Chili Oil Noodles

These noodles look divine. They cook quickly, so you can get to eating faster. (via Takes Two Eggs)

Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos With Cilantro Lime Garlic Sauce

Half Baked Harvest

Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos with Cilantro Lime Garlic Sauce

A creamy garlic-lime-cilantro sauce tops off these easy-to-make carne asada tacos. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Grilled Spicy Garlic Chicken

Averie Cooks

Grilled Spicy Garlic Chicken

This garlicky chicken makes a great addition to pastas, sandwiches, and wraps. Prep some at the start of the week to make mealtime oh-so great and garlicky. (via Averie Cooks)

Simple Chickpea Soup with Rosemary & Garlic

The First Mess

Simple Chickpea Soup with Rosemary & Garlic

If you need a delicious, heartwarming comfort meal, add this simple soup to your rotation. (via The First Mess)

Chicken shawarma

Half Baked Harvest

Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Golden Butter Fries and Garlic Sauce

Grill this classic Middle Eastern-style street food with crispy golden fries and the best garlic sauce for an unexpected dinner in! (via Half Baked Harvest)

garlic mushroom pasta

Salt & Lavender

Garlic Mushroom Pasta

The garlic butter parmesan sauce completes this simple meal of mushrooms, lemon, and your choice of pasta (though the pappardelle is a nice touch). (via Salt & Lavender)

Garlic Butter Grilled Vegetable Pizza

Two Peas & Their Pod

Garlic Butter Grilled Vegetable Pizza

End your summer with a bang and make this delicious veggie pizza. Whether you're feeding your kids or sharing it with your besties, it's sure to be a hit. (via Two Peas & Their Pod)

Kale Arugula Butter Bean Salad with Mustard Tahini & Garlicky Bread Crumbs

The First Mess

Kale Arugula Butter Bean Salad with Mustard Tahini & Garlicky Bread Crumbs

This kale arugula butter bean salad is nourishing, hearty, flavorful, and ready to eat in 30 minutes. We're adding this to our summer dinner menu ASAP. (via The First Mess)

Creamy Spinach Lemon Orzo

Barley & Sage

Creamy Spinach Lemon Orzo

Got 20 minutes? Then you can easily whip up this light yet cozy dish of fresh spinach, lemon zest, basil, and more than a hint of garlic. (via Barley & Sage)

Eight-Ingredient Garlic Butter Mushroom and Goat Cheese Fettuccine

Half Baked Harvest

8 Ingredient Garlic Butter Mushroom and Goat Cheese Fettuccine

Say hello to creamy, cheesy pasta perfection. Break this out for a hump-day dinner, because we could all use a carb-y pick-me-up, amiright? (via Half Baked Harvest)

Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon

Feel Good Foodie

Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon

One and done! Make a perfect weeknight meal with some lemon-garlic-parmesan seasoning on one sheet pan. Yum! (via Feel Good Foodie)

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing & Spiced Maple Walnuts

The First Mess

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing & Spiced Maple Walnuts

This vegan shaved Brussels sprouts salad is covered in a delicious creamy garlic dressing and topped with finely chopped, spiced maple walnuts. With so much flavor and texture in every bite, you'll be munching on this every day. (via The First Mess)

Creamy Roasted Garlic Gnocchi

Cozy Cravings

Creamy Roasted Garlic Gnocchi

This comfort food starts with roasting a head of garlic and crisping up bacon to create the most delicious sauce. (via Cozy Cravings)

Honey Garlic Chicken

Culinary Hill

Honey Garlic Chicken

Whip up this chicken dinner in under an hour. With a sauce made of garlic, honey soy, Sriracha, and lime juice, it's a little sweet, a little savory, and just the right amount of spicy. (via Culinary Hill)

Chinese Chicken With Garlic Sauce

A Spicy Perspective

Chinese Chicken with Garlic Sauce

Skip the takeout and make your own garlic chicken at home with this yummy stir fry. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Chickpeas & Garlicky Arugula Cream

The First Mess

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Chickpeas & Garlicky Arugula Cream

Stuffed spaghetti squash with chickpeas and garlicky arugula cream is a low-fuss, super satiating, and flavorful vegan meal. (via The First Mess)

Honey Garlic Beef Tenderloin Recipe

A Spicy Perspective

Honey Garlic Beef Tenderloin

Indulge in this delicious, juicy tenderloin for a five-star meal right at home. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Vegan Sage and Garlic White Bean Soup

Amanda Wilens

Vegan Sage & Garlic White Bean Soup

Plenty of garlic gives this vegan soup a savory boost. (via Amanda Wilens)

Salmon Pasta With a Creamy Garlic Sauce

Salt & Lavender

Salmon Pasta with Creamy Garlic Sauce

This linguini dish is so impressive-looking, but it's easy-peasy to make. (via Salt & Lavender)

Garlic Lime Oven-Baked Salmon

A Spicy Perspective

Garlic Lime Oven-Baked Salmon

Garlic, lime, and jalapeño really bring out the flavor of roasted salmon. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Cheese Tortellini in Garlic Butter Sauce

Culinary Hill

Cheese Tortellini in Garlic Butter Sauce

This is an easy, delicious recipe for cheese tortellini in a simple garlic butter sauce with basil. Keep it warm in a Crock Pot for a party appetizer, or serve it up in a big bowl for a comforting weeknight meal, made in 15 minutes or less. (via Culinary Hill)

Creamy Garlic Tuscon Salmon

Pink Owl Kitchen

Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon

We're suckers for simple, delicious dinners. This dish features pan-seared salmon in a flavorful, creamy sauce with spinach and tomatoes. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)

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Amanda Lahey
Amanda Lahey
23 Jul, 2020
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I love these! Going to make this with protein plus pasta next time, could also do a gluten free version! Love this dinner recipe list going to share on fb.

Vatsala Bahal
Vatsala Bahal
22 Oct, 2020
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The fettuccine was the best recipe I have ever tried! My kids loved it like crazy and kept asking for more.

c.liz
c.liz
28 Apr, 2021
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Okay I love garlic, so I will be making every single one of these.

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