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Grilled Zucchini

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slick_rick
slick_rick Posts: 55
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Hey Everyone - Looking for a good technique for grilling zucchini last time I sliced them lengthwise into about 4 pieces. It came out ok but a little watery still. Grill was pretty hot and probably did a few minutes per side direct.

Anyone else have a better idea? I don't have a basket or anything like that so I will be going just straight onto the grate. Thanks in advance!
MED - Manhattan
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 6,581
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    Why not try cutting into discs 1/4" thick and brush with olive oil and then onto grate.. Direct and just flip once or twice.
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • Cornholio
    Cornholio Posts: 1,047
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    I cut lengthwise, sometimes in halves other times quartered like you did depending on size of that batch.  I brush them with olive oil then salt/pepper/garlic/rub (depending on what they are going with I switch up seasonings).  

    For the cook I just grill direct and use a bend test and really just go off look and feel for when they are done (not very long).  One thing is you want to make them last and serve ASAP or else they tend to mush up a bit.  
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    Try presalting to remove excess liquid.  I do that with eggplant too

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  • slick_rick
    slick_rick Posts: 55
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    Thanks Friends - Sounds like I was close. I will try to presalt and go at the last possible second tonight. 

    Thanks!
    MED - Manhattan
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  • JohnEggGio
    JohnEggGio Posts: 1,430
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    Italian salad dressing, as a marinade, can kick it up a notch.
    Maryland, 1 LBGE
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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
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    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    With that Zucchini, I would just shoot for medium to medium rare. Spice well and you have a winner.

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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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    Pre salt on a cooling rack.  I cut them length wise like you did.  Pat them dry then olive oil and pepper.  Grill hot.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • slick_rick
    slick_rick Posts: 55
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    Came out much better! Pre-salting seemed to be key!

    Had the egg already at 500 for some fresh caught swordfish and threw the veggies on right after. Came out great! Appreciate all the help!

    Ate to quickly to take any pics! Will get some next time. 
    MED - Manhattan
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  • EagleIII
    EagleIII Posts: 415
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    I slice lengthwise, 1/4" thick, brush with olive oil, sprinkle w/ garlic salt, place on hot grill.  Flip when you have grill marks on first side and grill till second side develops grill marks.  For an added touch, sprinkle tops with grated parmesan...
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,314
    edited July 2019
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    johnmitchell said:
    Why not try cutting into discs 1/4" thick and brush with olive oil and then onto grate.. Direct and just flip once or twice.

    That's just results in more pieces to flip and frustration.


    @slick_rick
     I think more than getting good color/browning on Zucchini it's far more important to sauce it up correctly after it's grilled. Try tossing it with a vinaigrette, chimichurri, or another strong tasting sauce that's heavy on the acid as soon as it comes off the grill. And salt it well. Let's be honest,  Zucchini is bland and watery so it needs some TLC to make it shine. 
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,767
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    stuffed zucchini boats, casserole, deep fried.  grilled zucchini straight up is bland and watery as sonvolt mentioned,  i do alot of zucchini casseroles with tomatoes, onions, summer squash, cheese
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  • BugFreak72
    BugFreak72 Posts: 246
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    I cut them in discs, brush with olive oil and light salt and pepper then let them sit for a bit. The same thing with zucchini. I'm  not a fan but my wife and kids love them with steaks or chicken. 
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  • bucky925
    bucky925 Posts: 2,029
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    johnmitchell said:
    Why not try cutting into discs 1/4" thick and brush with olive oil and then onto grate.. Direct and just flip once or twice.
    This is the way I do it with skewers so they are easy to flip, then serve with roasted jalapeño pesto sauce.  Very good summer ABT

    Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.

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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    You won’t get color until they are dry.  PreSalt take care of the moisture issue.  Light spritz of oil the spices, hot grill then eat.   

    What say @bgebrent ?

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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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    Mattman3969 said:
    You won’t get color until they are dry.  PreSalt take care of the moisture issue.  Light spritz of oil the spices, hot grill then eat.   

    What say @bgebrent ?
    I agree Matt.  If they’re not dry first, you’re steaming and won’t get the color you want. 
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    bgebrent said:
    Mattman3969 said:
    You won’t get color until they are dry.  PreSalt take care of the moisture issue.  Light spritz of oil the spices, hot grill then eat.   

    What say @bgebrent ?
    I agree Matt.  If they’re not dry first, you’re steaming and won’t get the color you want. 
    Kinda like wok cooking at 350.  Lmao 

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  • Gator_Fan
    Gator_Fan Posts: 43
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    Salmon, zucchini and asparagus 

    John,

    Sellersburg, Indiana

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  • Gator_Fan
    Gator_Fan Posts: 43
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    Sorry, my picture won’t load 🤷‍♂️

    John,

    Sellersburg, Indiana

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