Grilled Avocado
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Appetizer
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for the grill)
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 avocados (pitted and quartered lengthwise (leave the skin on))
- Fresh cilantro (flaky sea salt, and lime wedges for serving)
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat up your grill to high heat and grease the grates with oil. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, oregano, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Step 2: Lightly drizzle the avocado quarters with oil. Grill them, turning once, until you see grill marks on the flesh side and the avocados have slightly softened, about 2 minutes per side.
- Step 3: Scoop out the avocado flesh onto a plate. Give the vinaigrette a quick whisk, then drizzle it over the avocados. Garnish with sea salt and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy your grilled avocado delight!
