Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Figs Stuffed with Goat Cheese
- 6 Black Mission figs, cut in 1/2
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, plus extra for dressing
- Crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 12 slices prosciutto
- 1/2 log goat cheese
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, shaved with a vegetable peeler
- Kosher salt
- Preheat the grill and brush with a grill brush to remove any excess crud and fat.
- After brushing, run an oiled towel over the grates to pick up any loosened crud or soot.
- Drizzle each fig half with vinegar and fill each fig center with goat cheese.
- Sprinkle a couple flakes of crushed red pepper, if using, on top of the goat cheese and wrap each fig with a slice of prosciutto.
- Paint the outside of each fig very lightly with olive oil.
- Put the figs on a cooler spot of the preheated grill.
- The idea here is that we want to grill the figs gently to cook the fig all the way through but to still get the char on the outside.
- Grill the figs on all sides so the prosciutto is starting to become crispy and the fig feels soft when squeezed, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- While the figs are grilling, in a large bowl, toss the arugula with a little extra-virgin olive oil, some balsamic vinegar and the Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Taste, and add salt, if needed.
- Arrange on individual serving plates or a serving platter and top with the figs.
- Drizzle a couple of drops of balsamic on each fig and serve.
- Its figgy delicious!
black, balsamic vinegar, red pepper, goat cheese, extravirgin olive oil, baby arugula, kosher salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-burrell/grilled-prosciutto-wrapped-figs-stuffed-with-goat-cheese-recipe.html (may not work)