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.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccolini (washed and ends trimmed)
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened (2 sticks))
• 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/3 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/3 Tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Grilled Broccolini ---
2. 2Prep: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 400° F.
3. 3Marinate: 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.
4. 4Grill: Place the broccolini in a single layer on the grill. Cook for 6 minutes, rotating halfway through.
5. 5Serve: Remove to a serving plater and top with pats of the tomato butter. You can also melt the tomato butter and drizzle it over.
6. 6--- Tomato Butter ---
7. 7Sauce: 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.