Grilled Tomatoes with Basil Butter

Name: Grilled Tomatoes with Basil Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3 to 4 large, barely ripe tomatoes (6 to 8 ounces each); ½ cup chopped fresh basil (about 20 leaves); ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons salted butter; Oil for coating grill screen

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

Mastering the Grill

By Andrew Schloss and David Joachim

Published 2007

About

Grilling tomatoes brings out their juices and softens their fiber, so it is best to start with fruit that is not too ripe to ensure that the slices keep their shape. They are coated simply and elegantly with melted butter infused with fresh basil.

Ingredients

3 to 4 large, barely ripe tomatoes (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Side dish
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Summer

Method

Directions

Heat the grill as directed. Put the grill screen on the grill to heat up.
Cut the tomatoes into ½-inch-thick slices. Coat the slices with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Coat the grill screen with oil. Put the tomato slices on the grill screen and cook, uncovered, until browned and barely tender, about 6 minutes, turning halfway