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Grilled Avocado with Lemon

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Makes 4 servings 1x

Time 20 to 25 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • Good-quality olive oil for brushing
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Start the coals or heat a gas grill for medium direct cooking. Make sure the grates are clean.
  2. Cut the avocados in half lengthwise. Carefully strike a chef’s knife into the pit, then wiggle it a bit to lift and remove it. Insert a spoon underneath the flesh against the skin and run it all the way around to separate the entire half of the avocado. Repeat with the other avocado. Brush with oil, then squeeze one of the lemon halves over them thoroughly on both sides so they don’t discolor. Cut the other lemon half into 4 wedges.
  3. Put the avocados on the grill directly over the fire, cut side down. Close the lid and cook, turning once, until browned in places, 5 to 10 minutes total. Serve the halved avocados as is, or slice and fan them for a prettier presentation. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and garnish with the lemon wedges.

– Recipe from How to Grill Everything

Recipe variations

Avocado with Chile and Cilantro
Add some flavorful confetti: Substitute 2 limes for the lemon; halve one to rub the avocado and cut the other into 4 wedges. Seed and chop a serrano chile; chop several sprigs cilantro. After sprinkling the avocados with salt and pepper, scatter the chiles and cilantro on top and serve with the lime wedges.

Sesame-Soy Avocado
Substitute sesame oil for the olive oil and a lime for the lemon. To serve, put the avocados cut side up, pour a bit of soy sauce into the “bowl,” and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Avocado with Dijon-Orange Vinaigrette and Watercress
Substitute a small orange for the lemon. Juice the second orange half. Whisk it with 1/4 cup good-quality olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and a little salt and pepper. Top each avocado half with a small handful of watercress sprigs and drizzle with the dressing.