Charred Plums with Feta Cheese

Plums are summer's all-stars. You should eat and cook with them only when they are peaking, plentiful, and widely available in many varieties.

3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
6 plums, pitted, halved
8 oz fresh goat cheese
flaky sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground
olive oil, for drizzling

Heat a medium skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Add butter and swirl to coat skillet. Arrange plums, cut side down, in skillet and cook, shaking skillet occasionally, until cut sides are nicely charred, about 5 minutes. Place, cut side up, on a platter and let cool slightly.

Crumble cheese around plums; season everything generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil.

Makes 4 servings.