The Best Grilled Zucchini

I love grilling during the summer months.  With the scorching temps we’ve had it is nice to not turn on the stove and heat up the house.  Side dishes are one of those things that I always forget about making on the grill.  But not tonight.  I had a huge zucchini that I got at the Farmer’s Market and used it to make, quite possibly, some of the best grilled zucchini I’ve made.

When my husband bit into it and said, “It tastes like the grill”, I knew it what he meant and that it must be good.  It had that perfect grilled flavor and while it was cooked, it still had some texture and was not mushy.  They were the perfect complement to my herb marinated grilled chops and were the star of the meal!

The Best Grilled Zucchini

1 Large Zucchini (I used a Green Tiger)

1/3 Cup Olive Oil

Fresh Cracked Pepper

Smoked Sea Salt

Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese

Preheat grill to 350 degrees.  While grill preheats, slice zucchini into ¼” thick discs.  When grill is ready place zucchini on grill and brush each with olive oil.  Sprinkle with pepper and smoked sea salt.  Close grill and cook for 5 minutes. 

Flip zucchini and sprinkle each disc with approximately 2 tsp. fresh grated parmesan.  Close lid and cook until cheese is bubbly-about 2 minutes.  Serve warm.