Grilled Fennel: The Ultimate Mouthwatering Recipe

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

2. Slice a very thin layer from the bottom of each fennel bulb using a vegetable peeler or paring knife; leave core in place to hold bulb intact. Remove fennel stalks, reserving fronds. Slice bulbs vertically into 1/4-inch slices. Brush slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle ground black pepper and salt on each side.

3. Grill fennel slices on the preheated grill until charred, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a serving platter.

4. Whisk remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, basil, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper, thyme, and reserved fennel fronds together in a bowl.

5. Sprinkle fennel slices with Parmesan cheese and drizzle lemon mixture on top.

Tips

When zesting lemon, make sure to get just the yellow part of the rind, and none of the white pith.