Simple Brown Butter Tomatoes Recipe
Prep Time:
7 minutes
Cook Time:
6 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe beefsteak tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 12 twists freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 8 slices crusty bread, for serving
Directions
  1. Cut the tomatoes in thick slices just under ⅜-inch wide.
  2. Divide the slices among 4 plates.
  3. Place the butter cubes in a small stainless steel skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Once the butter is melted, whisk or stir continuously for 5-7 minutes. The butter will bubble and foam and some milk solids will sink to the bottom. Remove the pan from the heat when the butter turns a rich light brown color and develops an intense aroma.
  5. Immediately spoon ¼ of the brown butter over each plate of tomato slices. Do not leave the butter in the pan or it will burn.
  6. Season each plate with 1 pinch of salt and 3 twists of freshly ground black pepper, or adjust the salt and pepper quantities to taste. Serve immediately with crusty bread to mop up the juices.