Crispy Grilled Polenta Recipe
The contrast between the golden, crispy exterior and the creamy, buttery interior is what makes grilled polenta so heavenly.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 4cups cooked polenta
- 2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Pour warm polenta into a glass loaf pan. Smooth the top, cover and refrigerate until set, a few hours or up to overnight.Step 3
Turn the polenta onto a cutting board. It should be completely molded into the shape of your loaf pan. Cut into 1/2-inch slices. Brush each slice on both sides with olive oil.Step 4
Pre heat a medium (400°F to 475°F) gas or charcoal grill fire. Place each slice diagonally across the grill and let it cook until dark-brown grill marks appear, about 10 minutes. Do not move the polenta around or you will disturb the browning process.Step 5
Flip and grill the other side until grill marks appear, about another 10 minutes. Serve hot with a sprinkle of flaky salt and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.