32 Recipes for Scallions, a.k.a. Svelte Onions
It's kind of weird how many scallion recipes we have.
Nicole Franzen1/33Seared Black Bass with Scallion-Chile Relish
Dress any fish up with this versatile spicy relish.
- Alex Lau2/33
Grilled Cauliflower Steaks and Scallions
Use a grill basket or risk losing the scallions to the coals.
- Danny Kim3/33
Scallion Salad
Slicing the scallion greens and chile at an extreme diagonal makes for a pleasing presentation. Fresh cilantro keeps things from tasting too onion-y.
- Peden + Munk4/33
Sake-Steamed Chicken and Kabocha Squash
The scallions add a great note to the steaming liquid.
- Nicole Franzen5/33
Cornmeal Biscuits with Chorizo Gravy and Scallions
Biscuits and gravy meet loaded nachos. The scallions add a fresh note to this decadent brunch dish.
- Peden + Munk6/33
Pickled Scallions
Try these anywhere you’d use pickled onion, such as in grain bowls, on roasted carrots, or on a cheese sandwich.
- Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott8/33
Broiled Salmon with Scallions and Sesame
Keep a close eye on the scallions—they get dark quickly!
- Alex Lau9/33
Sour Cream and Scallion Drop Biscuits
All that sour cream keeps these biscuits super moist and tender—they reheat well, even after sitting out for hours (pop back into 350° oven for 5 minutes).
- Alex Lau10/33
Matzo-Kimchi Pancakes
When matzo meets kimchi pancakes: a love story. (Psst—the scallions are in the batter!)
- Eva Kolenko11/33
Ding’s Coleslaw
Use just the green parts for the slaw, and save the bottoms for another dish.
- Ted Cavanaugh12/33
Charred Scallion Butter
Charring whole scallions before whipping them into the butter gives this spread an irresistible sweet, smoky flavor.
- Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott13/33
Snapper Escabèche with Charred Scallions
Don't be shy; scallions can handle an aggressive char.
- Alex Lau14/33
Asian-Style Pork Nachos with Red Cabbage and Scallions
Homemade fried wontons make these chips naughty-delicious, but they’re just as addictive when made with tortilla chips.
- Andrew Knowlton15/33
Grilled Scallions with Hot Sauce and Sesame Seeds
This is also delicious with pretty spring onions; increase cooking time to 6 or 8 minutes.
- Linda Xiao16/33
Cucumbers with Scallions and Chili Oil
Why waste time with a knife? A simple whack to a cucumber yields jagged surfaces eager to soak up this tangy dressing.
- Danny Kim18/33
Quick Miso Soup
Tender scallions are much better than raw onions in this almost-instant soup.
- Danny Kim19/33
Chicken Salad with Celery, Scallions, and Marinated Cucumbers
Brighten up leftover cooked chicken without gobs of mayonnaise.
- Eva Kolenko20/33
Skillet Roast Chicken with Fennel, Parsnips, and Scallions
A beautifully browned bird and plenty of aromatic vegetables cook in a single skillet for an effortless dinner.
- Danny Kim21/33
Gochujang-and-Sesame-Roasted Winter Squash
Add the scallions just before serving—they'd burn to a crisp if cooked in the oven the whole time.
- Christopher Testani22/33
Garlic-and-Rosemary Grilled Chicken with Scallions
Five minutes in the oven is all the scallions need to become tender and tasty.
- Alex Lau23/33
Corn and Scallion Tart
Because it’s equally good at room temperature, this is a great make-ahead recipe for brunch or a lazy lunch.
- Gentl & Hyers24/33
Spicy Scallion and Onion Salad
This side dish should be tossed together just before serving to prevent wilting.
- Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott25/33
Noodle Salad with Chicken and Chile-Scallion Oil
This bracing dish offers a taste of China's Sichuan Province and needs no reheating or additional prep at lunchtime.
- Christina Holmes26/33
Bacon and Scallion Farrotto
Semi-pearled farro has had some of its outer kernel removed, which allows the starch to release and create a creamy sauce while cooking.
- Peden + Munk27/33
Peanut and Scallion Relish
A favorite, try this versatile crunchy peanut mixture with chicken-lettuce wraps.
- Alex Lau28/33
Broiled Mackerel with Scallions and Lemon
Start the fish first, adding the scallions in later.
- Jason Lowe29/33
Scallion Mignonette
If you can’t find white balsamic vinegar, substitute white wine vinegar and increase the sugar to 1 teaspoon.
- 30/33
Skirt Steak Fajitas with Grilled Cabbage and Scallions
The vegetables should still have plenty of bite when you pull them off the grill; you want a mix of textures between the tender steak, crisp toppings, and soft tortillas.
- Peden + Munk31/33
Grilled Avocado, Scallion, and Red Onion
Goes great with any grilled protein, like chicken or fish.
- Christopher Testani32/33
Scallion Fish with Sesame Kale
If you don’t have a steamer basket, improvise: Place a ramekin in the bottom of the pot and prop a dinner plate on top so steam can circulate around it.
- Christina Holmes33/33
Sesame Noodles with Chili Oil and Scallions
Use any leftover chili oil in dressings or marinades