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Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash with Shaved Pecorino Romano

Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash with Shaved Pecorino Romano

Ingredients

For the marinade:

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • Juice of 2 lemons

  • 1/4 cup honey

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 5 cloves, slivered

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped

  • 5 scallions, white parts only, chopped (reserve the green parts for garnish)

  • 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

For the vegetables:

  • 4 medium zucchini (6 inches long)

  • 4 medium yellow squash (6 inches long)

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

  • 4 tablespoons chives, chopped

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • A 6-ounce block of Pecorino Romano cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler

  • 1 tablespoon honey, for drizzling

Directions

Blend all the marinade ingredients in a blender, or keep in a bowl and blend with an immersion blender. Wash the zucchini and yellow squash and dry them. Split them lengthwise into two pieces, then place in a sealable plastic bag with the marinade and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Pre-heat the barbecue or grill to medium heat. Remove the zucchini and yellow squash from the bag and let them drain, discarding the marinade. Lightly pat with a paper towel, then toss them all in a bowl with the EVOO. Grill the veggies cut-side down over medium heat for 5 minutes with the barbecue lid closed. Flip over and repeat. Place the veggies on a platter, then season with the salt, pepper, shaved Pecorino Romano and chopped chives. Finish by drizzling with honey and garnish with the reserved scallion greens.