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Queezle_Sister from Salt Lake City, UT
Fresh figs become an entirely new beast on the grill. This recipe marinates fresh figs in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Five minutes on the grill produced nice sear marks by about 5 minutes. I used a gorgonzola for the blue cheese garnish - placed on the cooked figs after they were off the grill.
I really loved the way a fresh fig, when grilled becomes something in between jammy and crunchy. Amazing. My favorite part was the salty crunch of salt against the soft sweetness of the fig. Be sure to use nice large crystals of salt to give those concentrated zings, and be generous with the pepper.
The gorgonzola - it definitely added to the dish - but I felt that there might be a cheese type that would be better.
Finding fresh figs in Utah is rare - but this is a dish worth remembering about - it would be a stunning party appetizer. And 12 daughter, who normally dislikes figs - really loved it!
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