Grilled zucchini with sesame and maple marinade

Name: Grilled zucchini with sesame and maple marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 4 zucchinis, sliced thick lengthwise (about ½ in / 1.5 cm); Salt and pepper; 3 tbsp (45 ml) toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce; 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup; 1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted sesame seeds; Toasted sesame seeds, to taste

Preparation 10 min
Refrigeration 15 min
Cooking 6 min
Servings 4
Freezing I do not suggest

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Zucchini

4 zucchinis, sliced thick lengthwise (about ½ in / 1.5 cm)
Salt and pepper

Marinade

3 tbsp (45 ml) toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup
1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted sesame seeds

Garnish

Toasted sesame seeds, to taste

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Preparation

In a bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, maple syrup and sesame seeds. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide the marinade in two: half for marinating, the other half reserved for drizzling at serving time.
Place the zucchini slices in a dish, pour over the first half of the marinade, toss to coat well and let rest for 15 minutes on the counter.
Preheat the barbecue to medium-high heat and oil the grate. Place the zucchini slices on the grill, close the lid and grill for 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Rotate the slices 45° and continue for another 1 ½ to 2 minutes for nice crosshatch marks, then flip and grill for about 1 more minute. Don’t overcook. They should stay tender with a little bite.
Place the zucchini on a plate, drizzle with the reserved marinade and garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.