Tomates † la Crème

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

　　6 tomatoes

　　lump of butter

　　salt

　　3 oz (80 grams) cream

　　

Step 1

Cut the tomatoes in halves.

　　

Step 2

In a frying pan melt a lump of butter. Put in the tomatoes, cut side downward. With a sharply pointed knife, puncture the rounded sides of the tomatoes here and there. Let them heat for five minutes, then turn them over. Sprinkle with salt.

　　

Step 3

Cook them for another 10 minutes. Turn them again. The juices run out and spread into the pan. Once more, turn the tomatoes cut side upward. Put about 3 ounces of thick cream around them in the pan, mixing it with the juices. As soon as it bubbles, slip the tomatoes and all their sauces onto a hot dish.

　　

Step 4

Serve instantly.