Grilled Figs With Goat Cheese And Prosciutto

Ingredients:
6 black mission figs, cut in half
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, plus extra for dressing
crushed red pepper flakes, optional
12 slices prosciutto
1/2 log goat cheese
extra virgin olive oil
2 cups baby arugula
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano, shaved with a vegetable peeler
kosher salt

Preparing the figs:
Preheat the grill and run an oiled cloth over over the grate.

Drizzle each fig half with vinegar and fill each fig center with goat cheese. Sprinkle a couple flakes of crushed red pepper, if using, on top of the goat cheese and wrap each fig with a slice of prosciutto. Paint the outside of each fig very lightly with olive oil.

Put the figs on a cooler spot of the preheated grill. Grill the figs gently to cook the fig all the way through but to still get the char on the outside. Grill the figs on all sides so the prosciutto is starting to become crispy and the fig feels soft when squeezed, about 5 to 6 minutes.

While the figs are grilling, in a large bowl, toss the arugula with a little extra virgin olive oil, some balsamic vinegar and the parmigiano-reggiano. Taste, and add salt, if needed. Arrange on individual serving plates or a serving platter and top with the figs. Drizzle a couple of drops of balsamic on each fig and serve.

Serves 4