Caramelized Bananas with Coconut

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

-1/3 cup coconut

-2 Tbs. unsalted butter

-1/2 cup light brown sugar

-2 Tbs. water

-A pinch of salt

-4 bananas, peeled and quartered

crosswise and lengthwise

-Vanilla or coconut ice cream, for serving

-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the coconut on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

-In a frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and stir to moisten with the butter. Add the water and salt and stir to mix. Add the banana quarters, cut side down. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, turning once, until just tender and golden, about 5 minutes total.

-Transfer the caramelized bananas and sauce to plates. Place a scoop of ice cream on each plate, sprinkle with the toasted coconut, and serve.