Mini Pearl Onion Boil

Overhead view of a mini pearl onion bowl in a bowl with a spoon.

Mini Pearl Onion Boil

This Mini Pearl Onion Boil is an easy twist on onion boil, made with frozen pearl onions baked in a smoky, garlicky, seafood-boil-inspired butter sauce.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Mini Pearl Onion Boil

Servings: servings

Equipment

9-inch Pie Plate (or Square Baking Dish)
aluminum foil

Ingredients

14 oz bag frozen petite pearl onions
½ cup unsalted butter melted
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tsp brown sugar
¼ tsp old bay seasoning
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp lemon pepper seasoning
¼ tsp coarse salt
¼ tsp crushed red chili flakes
pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375℉. Coat a deep dish 9-inch pie plate (or square baking dish) with nonstick spray.
Dump the frozen onions into the prepared dish.
In a measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, brown sugar, and all the seasonings until thoroughly combined. Evenly pour over the onions.
Cover the pan tightly with foil.
Bake for 55 minutes, then place under the broiler for a few minutes just to char slightly (watch them carefully so they don't burn.)
Enjoy as a side with grilled steak or with toasted bread or you can mix them into cooked pasta. (I just eat them with a spoon because I'm an onion freak.)

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Notes

Frozen pearl onions work best here because they’re already peeled and cook up perfectly tender in the butter sauce. If using fresh pearl onions, peel and blanch them first.

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