Grilled Summer Squash w/Green Sauce

Grilled Summer Squash with Green Sauce

(Recipe from Williams-Sonoma) Zucchini is one of the most popular vegetables for grilling. It is easy to prepare, cooks quickly and is delicious, particularly when served with this tasty green sauce.

Ingredients:

For the green sauce:

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 shallot, chopped
2 tsp. capers
2 anchovy fillets in olive oil
1/2 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

4 or 5 small zucchini or yellow summer squash, about 1 lb. total, cut lengthwise into slices 1/4 inch thick

4 garlic cloves, minced

6 Tbs. olive oil

1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. To make the green sauce, in a food processor, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, shallot, capers, anchovies, white pepper and the coarsely chopped parsley. Process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the finely chopped parsley and the basil. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Place the zucchini in a large, shallow non-aluminum dish. In a small bowl, mash together the garlic and 2 Tbs. of the olive oil with the back of a spoon until smooth. Whisk in the remaining 4 Tbs. oil, the thyme, salt and black pepper. Pour over the zucchini. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. Prepare a hot fire for direct-heat cooking in a grill. Position the grill rack 4 to 6 inches above the fire.
4. Place the zucchini on the rack. Cook, turning once, until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving dish and spoon the green sauce evenly over the top. Serve immediately. Serves 4.