Cookbook:Grilled Eggplant with Garlic Butter

Ingredients

 * 1 tbsp minced garlic
 * 1 stick (½ cup) butter, softened
 * 2 medium eggplants, sliced ½ inch thick
 * Salt
 * Freshly-ground black pepper
 * Olive oil

Procedure

 * 1) Fold garlic into butter. Shape into a narrow log using parchment or wax paper, and refrigerate until needed.
 * 2) Sprinkle all sides of eggplant with salt. Let sit 15 minutes or until it "sweats". Leave it without touching.
 * 3) Rinse eggplant. Pat dry with paper towels, and brush with olive oil.
 * 4) Season liberally on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
 * 5) Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
 * 6) Add eggplant to grill, and cook until marked and slightly charred on both sides.
 * 7) Place a pat of butter mixture on top of each piece and wait until butter is melted before serving.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Save the extra garlic butter. Use it instead of regular butter for things like chicken, fish, and steak.
 * Making the eggplant "sweat" helps bitter flavors come out of the eggplant.