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Radishes with Butter and Sea Salt

Photo: Christina Holmes

BY Mark Bittman

PUBLISHED April 5, 2024

Grilling the radishes for this classic French combination accomplishes three things: It tames their pepperiness, warms them gently, and leaves you with the tangy greens as a bonus. I recommend using radishes no more than an inch and a half around so they cook quickly and evenly.

 

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Radishes with Butter and Sea Salt

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Makes 6 to 8 servings 1x

Time 20 to 25 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound whole radishes, with greens attached
  • 2 tablespoons good-quality olive oil
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sea salt

Instructions

  1. Start the coals or heat the gas grill for hot direct cooking. Make sure the grates are clean.
  2. Trim the root ends and remove any discolored leaves from the radishes. Rinse, pat them dry with paper towels, and toss with the oil until completely coated, including the greens.
  3. Put the radishes on the grill directly over the fire. Close the lid and cook, turning once, until they warm through and char in places, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and serve with the butter and salt in small bowls for dipping.
— Recipe from How to Grill Everything

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