GRILLED TOMATO SALSA

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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 Roma tomatoes, cored and cut in half lengthwise
4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1 serrano chile, cut in half, see Cook's Note
1 shallot, skins removed, halved
1/2 small yellow onion, skin removed and quartered
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, for sprinkling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, for sprinkling
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Steps:

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the tomatoes, garlic, chiles, shallots and onions cut-side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle the vegetables with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Transfer the vegetables to the grill and grill until all the vegetables are blistered and charred, 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Let the vegetables cool slightly. Peel the garlic and remove the skins of the tomatoes. Transfer the vegetables to a food processor, add the cilantro and pulse until you have a chunky salsa. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.