Grilled Garlic-Marinated Baby Zucchini

Ingredients

• 1 pound baby zucchini trimmed
• 0.5 teaspoon coarse kosher salt plus additional for sprinkling
• 4  garlic cloves peeled
• 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 0.5 cup olive oil 

Equipment

• bowl
• blender
• grill
• skewers

Directions

1. Blend oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper in blender until almost smooth. Using fork or wooden skewer, pierce zucchini all over.
2. Place in medium bowl.
3. Pour garlic oil over zucchini and let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour, tossing occasionally.
4. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill zucchini until tender and golden in spots, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes.
5. Transfer to plate, sprinkle with additional salt, and serve.