Lemon-Serrano Grilled Summer Squash

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    3-5

    people
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Chiles and Smoke: BBQ, Grilling, and Other Fire-Friendly Recipes with Spice and Flavor

By Brad Prose

Published 2023

  • About

Chef Pati Jinich shared a captivating condiment on her show while filming in Cancún: serrano chiles marinated with lemon juice and olive oil. It’s a vibrant combination with fresh flavors and a surprisingly strong, sharp heat from the serranos. Using this over the years, I discovered that grilled vegetables are a perfect match, the oil and acid creating a perfect baste for grilling hot and fast. Summer squash can be quickly grilled while your meat is resting, only taking a