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GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH GARLIC AND LEMON BUTTER BASTE



Grilled Zucchini with Garlic and Lemon Butter Baste image

Provided by Rick Browne

Categories     Garlic     Side     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Parmesan     Lemon     Curry     Zucchini     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 medium zucchini (about 2 1/2 pounds), trimmed, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 tablespoon frozen unsweetened lemon juice concentrate or 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat barbecue (medium heat). Score cut side of zucchini halves diagonally about 1/4 inch deep at 1-inch intervals. Melt butter with lemon juice concentrate, lemon-pepper seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, and curry powder in heavy small saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Brush seasoned butter on cut side of zucchini. Place zucchini on grill and cook until charred on all sides and just beginning to soften, about 12 minutes. If desired, arrange zucchini on grill, cut side up, and sprinkle with cheese; close lid of barbecue and cook until cheese just softens, about 1 minute. Transfer zucchini to platter.

SEAFOOD BUTTER SAUCE AND BASTE



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The delicate flavors in this buttery baste complement succulent seafood.-Charlie and Ruthie Knote, Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1/2 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add remaining ingredients. Brush on seafood; baste occasionally during grilling. May also be served warm as a nice dipping sauce with shrimp, crawfish, crab and lobster.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH GARLIC AND LEMON BUTTER BASTE



Grilled Zucchini With Garlic and Lemon Butter Baste image

Make and share this Grilled Zucchini With Garlic and Lemon Butter Baste recipe from Food.com.

Provided by susie cooks

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 medium zucchini, trimmed, halved lenghtwise
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Score cut side of zucchini halves diagonally about 1/4 inch deep at 1 inch intervals.
  • Melt butter with lemon juice, lemon-pepper seasoning. garlic powder, oregano, and curry powder in a small heavy saucepan. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Brush seasoned butter on cut side of zucchini.
  • Grill until charred (browned) on all sides and just beginning to soften, about 12 minutes.
  • Arrange zucchini on grill, cut side up, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, close lid of barbecue and cook until cheese just softens, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 33.2, Sodium 149.3, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 3.8

BUTTER BASTE



Butter Baste image

Provided by Adam Perry Lang

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter; cut into chunks
5 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat until the butter melts, then bring just to a simmer and simmer gently for 2 to 4 minutes. Let stand for at least 1 hour to bring out the flavors.
  • Reheat over low heat to melt the butter before using.

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