Grilled Zucchini with Garlic and Lemon Butter Baste
Tender grilled zucchini halves brushed with a flavorful lemon-garlic butter and optionally topped with melted Parmesan cheese. This summer side dish combines fresh zucchini with aromatic herbs and spices for a delicious accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
- •8 whole zucchini
- •½ cup butter
- •1 tablespoon lemon juice concentrate
- •1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- •1 teaspoon garlic powder
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •¼ teaspoon curry powder
- •¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat barbecue (medium heat). Score cut side of zucchini halves diagonally about 1/4 inch deep at 1-inch intervals. Melt butter with lemon juice concentrate, lemon-pepper seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, and curry powder in heavy small saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Brush seasoned butter on cut side of zucchini. Place zucchini on grill and cook until charred on all sides and just beginning to soften, about 12 minutes. If desired, arrange zucchini on grill, cut side up, and sprinkle with cheese; close lid of barbecue and cook until cheese just softens, about 1 minute. Transfer zucchini to platter.
15 min