Herb Grilled Tomatoes Recipes

GRILLED TOMATOES WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Rinse the tomatoes and cut in half. Brush with a little oil, place cut side up on a gas grill grate or charcoal grill and grill until golden brown, a few minutes.
• Mix 4 tablespoons of oil with the oregano and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Top the cut surface of the hot tomatoes with the mixture. Season with a little salt and serve hot.

RED, JUICY, HERB-FRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together basil, thyme, salt, and white pepper. Mix in 5 teaspoons olive oil to make a spreadable paste. Spread paste on cut side of each tomato half.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in small skillet over medium-low heat. Place tomatoes herb-side down in skillet, and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes; tomatoes should be hot but not stewed. Serve immediately.

TOMATO-HERB GRILLED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pulse until mixture is finely chopped., In a bowl, combine tomatoes and corn; stir in 1 tablespoon herb mixture and remaining salt., Place each fillet on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Top with herb mixture; spoon tomato mixture alongside fish. Fold foil around fish and vegetables, sealing tightly., Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until the fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 6-8 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Drizzle the olive oil over the cut sides of the tomatoes, and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and black pepper.
• Place tomatoes, cut sides up, onto the preheated grill, and grill until the tomatoes start to sizzle and show blackened grill marks, about 4 minutes. Flip the tomatoes over and grill until the garlic turns golden brown, about 3 more minutes.

CHARRED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, on rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then 1 1/2 tablespoons each oregano and thyme leaves. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons oil. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill rack with oil. Place tomatoes, cut side up, on rack. Cook until bottoms are charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn tomatoes over and grill just to sear, about 1 minute. Turn cut side up onto platter. Sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon each oregano and thyme, then drizzle with more oil, if desired. Serve warm.

GRILLED HERB POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; place on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 18x12-in. rectangle). Fold foil around mixture, sealing tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

HERB GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Remove cores from tomatoes and cut tomatoes in half crosswise.
• Spread cut side of each tomato with sour cream or yogurt.
• Sprinkle each with basil.
• Sprinkle bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese on tomatoes.
• Arrange tomato halves in a foil pie pan.
• Arrange preheated coals around a drip pan in a covered grill.
• Test for medium heat above the pan.
• Place the foil pan containing tomatoes on grill over drip pan.
• Cover and grill for 10 to 15 minutes or until tomatoes are heated through.
• Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
• Herb-Grilled Roma Tomatoes: Prepare as directed above except substitute 4 Roma tomatoes for the small tomatoes.
• Do not core roma tomatoes.
• Cut lengthwise in half.

HERB MARINATED GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish or plastic container, pour the marinade over them, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Prepare a grill. Grill the vegetables 6 inches from the heat source until they are tender, brushing them with the leftover marinade as they cook. Cooking times will vary according to the vegetable.

GARLIC AND HERB BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler to medium high.
• Cut plum tomatoes in 1/2 lengthwise. Squeeze or scoop out most of the pulp and seeds. Place the tomatoes flesh side up in a heat safe dish and season them with salt and pepper. In a bowl combine the bread crumbs, Parmigiano, thyme, garlic and olive oil. Season mixture with pepper and sprinkle over the tomatoes. Place tomatoes under the broiler for 5 minutes or until golden brown

HERB-GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Season the tomato halves with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, cook until golden brown and fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the oil and garlic into a small bowl. Set aside.
• Prepare the grill for direct grilling. Preheat to high heat.
• When ready to cook. Lightly oil the hot grill grate. Place the tomatoes cut side down on the hot grate. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, or until nicely browned. Using tongs, turn the tomatoes over. Brush or spoon the sauteed garlic on top of the tomatoes; reserving some oil for the rosemary and basil. Continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes. Brush the rosemary and basil with remaining garlic oil and arrange on grill a minute before the tomatoes are done.
• Transfer tomatoes and herbs to a serving dish or pan. Check seasoning. Serve immediately.

HERB GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In wide shallow bowl combine olive oil & next five ingredients.
• Add tomatoes, turn to coat them on all sides.
• Prepare grill.
• Place tomatoes on grill rack, cut side down. Drizzle once with leftover marinade and discard leftover marinade. Grill 5-7 minutes on each side over medium-high heat until soft, blistering & they turn brown.
• Remove from grill and top with parsley & parmesan cheese, serve immediately.

GRILLED SEA BASS WITH TOMATOES AND HERB CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine 2 tablespoons shallots, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and vinegar in heavy small saucepan. Boil until almost no liquid remains in saucepan, about 5 minutes. Add cream and thyme; simmer until reduced to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Combine tomatoes, 1/3 cup oil, basil, oregano, tarragon, 2 tablespoons shallots and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and let stand 1 hour at room temperature.
• Prepare barbecue or preheat broiler. Brush fish with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill or broil fish until opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Divide fish among plates.
• Bring sauce to simmer; spoon around fish. Top fish with tomato mixture; serve.