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Grilled Zucchini

Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: My Global Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 4 large zucchini
  • 1 TBSP of salt
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 handfull of Italian parsley - flat leaved parsley roughly chopped
  • 3 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Italian peperoncino or 1/4 TSP or less of red pepper flakes crushed
  • a pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Slice the zucchini length ways into (1/4 inch) strips than cover them generously with salt for 30 min before rinsing and drying them. Grill the zucchini on a griddle pan in a single layer in pan, or under the grill. Grill for 4 minutes, turning after 2 minutes. For tender zucchini slices, grill for an extra 1 minute on each side.
  • To make the dressing: On a cutting board, chop together the garlic, parsley and peperoncino. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the olive oil, and add a pinch of salt. Serve on top of the zucchini or on the side.