Grilled Broccolini with Tomato Butter
A delightful side dish straight from the grill. This grilled broccolini recipe features perfectly charred broccolini with a sweet and savory tomato butter.
Servings: 8
Calories: 103kcal
Ingredients
Grilled Broccolini
- 1½ pounds fresh broccolini washed and ends trimmed
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Tomato Butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened (2 sticks)
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ⅓ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ Tablespoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Grilled Broccolini
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 400° F.
- Lay the broccolini out on a plate or small sheet pan. Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the marinade and toss to coat.
- Place the broccolini in a single layer on the grill. Cook for 6 minutes, rotating halfway through.
- Remove to a serving plater and top with pats of the tomato butter. You can also melt the tomato butter and drizzle it over.
Tomato Butter
- Allow butter to soften on the counter for at least 1 hour. Mix together all ingredients. You can mix by hand or use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Chill for 2 hours for the best flavor allthrough you can use right away.
Notes
- If your butter has salt, reduce the added salt.
Storage Instructions
- Tomato butter will keep for up to 2 weeks in a sealed container in the refrigerator, or for up to 6 months in the freezer.
- Store leftover broccolini in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave on low.
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