Lemon and mint marinated courgettes

Method

• step 1

  Whisk 4 tbsp olive oil with the lemon juice, zest and bruised garlic cloves.

• step 2

  Season with salt and pour into the bottom of a large baking dish.

• step 3

  Toss the courgettes with a little more oil. Heat a griddle to high. Add the courgettes cut-side down and griddle for 4-5 minutes until really chargrilled.

• step 4

  Turn over and griddle for another couple of minutes, then lay them cut-side down in the marinade.

• step 5

  Repeat until you’ve griddled all the courgettes. Leave to marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.

• step 6

  To serve, put the courgettes on a platter, spoon over some of the marinade and sprinkle with mint.