Figs On The Grill
Be sure the grill is absolutely clean, and stay close to the grill while the fruit is cooking. It doesn’t take very long! We grill on Medium High.
Follow these steps to grill fresh figs:
- First cut them in half long-wise, or if you prefer, you can grill them whole.
- Brush the figs with melted butter or an aromatic flavored oil.
- Cook cut-side down on the grill until browned, about 2 or 3 minutes
You can serve the grilled figs as a dessert by themselves, or pair them with something like mascarpone cheese. They also can be used with dessert crepes, or paired with cake. Top them with whipped cream, or put them in a bowl with ice cream.
You can also use fig leaves to wrap fish or anything.
Fig Leaf Wraps
Fig leaves keep the fish moist and perfume it simultaneously. Dip the leaves in boiling water for a minute until they go limp. Use simple seasoning (salt and pepper, a good olive oil, garlic, maybe fresh thyme) and then just wrap the leaf around the fish. You can also use them with meatballs on a skewer. They leave a spicy register, and a subtle hint of coconut. Just grill till the leaves are charred.
"If you're grilling, you get the protection [of the leaf], and all that grilly flavor."