Grilled and Marinated Zucchini and Yellow Squash Recipe

By tisch3240

"It?s amazing how a quick and simply marinade can change the flavors of zucchini and yellow squash. This lemony-peppery mixture really wakes them up. This may seem to be in reverse order?grill, then marinate?but it?s a classic Italian technique that creates great results.??Bobby Flay

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
• 2 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper, divided
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

Prep Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

1 Heat grill to high.

2 Brush zucchini and yellow squash with 1 tablespoon oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill cut side down until light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue grilling until just thoroughly cooked, 4 to 5 minutes longer. Remove from grill and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices.

3 Whisk together remaining 1/4 cup oil, lemon juice, lemon rind, red pepper flakes and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add zucchini, yellow squash and basil; toss to coat. Cover and let sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before serving.

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