Grilled Zucchini w/Chive Oil
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Ingredients
- 3/4 oz. chives, thinly sliced (about 6 Tbs.)
- 1/3 cup plus 2 Tbs. walnut oil
- 1 lb. small zucchini (3 to 4), cut on a sharp angle into 1/2-inch-thick ovals
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Put all but 1 Tbs. of the chives in a blender. Begin to blend while slowly pouring 1/3 cup of the walnut oil through the feed hole of the blender lid. Continue to blend for 1 minute. Stop to scrape down the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula. Blend for another minute. Set aside for 30 minutes to 1 hour to let the flavors infuse.
- Strain the oil through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing the puréed chives with a rubber spatula or the back of a spoon to extract any remaining oil.
- Prepare a medium-high charcoal or gas grill fire.
- In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with the remaining 2 Tbs. oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a few grinds of pepper.
- Set the zucchini ovals at an angle on the grill grates and cook until the zucchini has developed rich brown grill marks, about 3 minutes. Turn the zucchini with tongs and cook until the other sides have rich brown grill marks and the zucchini is tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small serving dish or platter.
- Drizzle 3 to 4 tsp. of the chive oil over the zucchini and sprinkle with the reserved 1 Tbs. chives.
Notes
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