Grilled Zucchini WITH Garlic Bread Crumbs
- 10m Prep Time
- 10m Cook Time
- 20m Ready In
Grilled zucchini topped with buttery garlic bread crumbs flavored with anchovies and red pepper flakes. A quick and flavorful side dish perfect for late summer and fall.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 jarred anchovies finely chopped
- 2 small cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup panko or homemade bread crumbs
- Kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 lb zucchini cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slabs
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 5 of 9 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 77.3 mg
- Iron: 0.94 mg
- Magnesium: 24.4 mg
- Phosphorus: 85.6 mg
- Potassium: 363 mg
- Zinc: 0.67 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup panko or homemade bread crumbs
- Kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Prepare
- 2 jarred anchovies, finely chopped
- Mince 2 small cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 lb zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slabs
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Prepare a hardwood fire for grilling, or heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium (about 400°F).
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Step 2.
While the grill heats, make the bread crumbs: In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 2 finely chopped jarred anchovies, 2 minced small garlic cloves, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; cook and stir for about 30 seconds, until the garlic begins to tan.
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Step 3.
Stir in ½ cup panko or homemade bread crumbs, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and cook, stirring continuously, until all the bread crumbs are moist and evenly browned, about 2 minutes more. Set aside.
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Step 4.
Spread 1½ pounds zucchini (about 3 large), cut lengthwise into ½-inch slabs, on a baking sheet. Brush them on both sides with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Step 5.
Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the zucchini for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once after about 4 minutes, until cooked through and well marked on both sides.
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Step 6.
Transfer the grilled zucchini to a platter, top with the reserved bread crumbs, and serve immediately.