Food Grilled Squash in Cilantro, Lime and Fish Sauce Minneapolis chef Yia Vang draws on his Hmong heritage in this simple side, dressing charred zucchini and yellow squash in a sweet-tart dressing that has funky umami notes from fish sauce. (Use it again in winter on your roasted Brussels sprouts.) By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 7, 2021 Print Share Photo: Carson Downing Hands On Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 3 medium zucchini and/or yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro Salt Black pepper Directions Place zucchini in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon garlic, the oil and shallots. Toss to coat. For vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, honey, cilantro and the remaining 1 tablespoon garlic. Place zucchini, skin sides down, on grill rack. Grill, uncovered, over high heat until moderately charred, 7 to 8 minutes. Move zucchini to a cooler part of the grill if it starts to burn. Flip zucchini; cook until charred and softened but still retaining a little firmness, 3 to 4 minutes more. (Zucchini should not be limp or mushy.) Toss zucchini in vinaigrette to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 66 Calories 3g Fat 11g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 66 % Daily Value * Total Fat 3g 4% Sodium 576mg 25% Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Total Sugars 9g Protein 2g Vitamin C 20mg 98% Calcium 25mg 2% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 284mg 6%