Name: Grilled Zucchini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb small zucchini, ends trimmed, cut into quarters lengthwise; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, chopped; 4 wedges lemon, for serving, optional

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1 lb small zucchini, ends trimmed, cut into quarters lengthwise
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, chopped
4 wedges lemon, for serving, optional

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Place the olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
Add the zucchini to the bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
Add the zucchini to the grill in a single layer. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until tender and browned. Season with additional kosher salt and pepper if desired.
Remove zucchini from the grill and place on a serving plate. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Chef's notes

Pick small zucchini (6 to 8 oz each) rather than large ones -- they have fewer seeds, firmer flesh, and hold their shape on the grill without turning mushy. Make the marinade and prep the zucchini first, then preheat the grill so it reaches temperature right as the 20-minute minimum marinating time ends. Do not marinate longer than 2 hours: the lemon juice will start to break down the flesh and make the zucchini soggy before it ever hits the grill. The grill is ready when it holds 400 to 450 degrees F (medium-high); this gives you the fast sear that creates browning without overcooking -- zucchini is done when it yields to a poke but is not limp. Substitute dried parsley (1 tsp) if fresh is unavailable, but stir it into the marinade rather than sprinkling on at the end so it has time to rehydrate.

Source: dinneratthezoo.com ↗ · rated ★ 5 by 27 people there

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