Mexican Street Corn Style Grilled Zucchini

those of you who are close to me/understand me, fully get my obsession with elotes; mexican street corn.  grilled corn smothered in a creamy-lime-chili spiked sauce covered with cheese and cilantro. #amazing

if it's on the menu, i'll order it, if i'm at home, i'll make it                     .  and sometimes even up the ante by adding creamy avocado. #thebest

                                                  

tonight we were out of corn, but in full supply of fresh zucchini, and if memory serves me right, i remembered stumbling upon a pinterest post that subbed out corn for squash, so i immediately jumped on board.

the result?

equally delicious. and even more so after clocking in a solid 10 miles on foot today.  
cheese and mayo for the win. always.

Mexican Street Corn Style Grilled Zucchini                                             

ingredients:
3-4 large zucchini, quartered lengthwise
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup cotija or queso fresco or feta, crumbled 
cilantro, chopped 
cayenne pepper to taste
1/2 lime, juiced

method:
grill the zucchini over medium-high heat until just tender, about 2-3 minutes per side, brush with the mixture of butter and mayo, sprinkle on the  cheese, cilantro, cayenne and lime juice.  enjoy.

adapted recipe courtesy: closet cooking