Asian Spiced Grilled Squash

For contact grill. Recipe by Steven Raichlen's book Indoor Grilling.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  butternut squash or 1 1⁄2 lbs  other  winter squash
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  scallion, both white and green parts minced
• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2  tablespoons maple syrup
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

1. Preheat grill to High.
2. Peel squash, remove and discard seeds. Cut crosswise into 1/2" thick slices.
3. Place butter in a small saucepan and melt over medium heat. Add garlic, scallion and sesame seeds. Cook about 1 minute- do not let garlic brown.
4. Stir in maple syrup and soy sauce. Bring to a boil and let boil 1 minute.
5. Brush squash slices with sauce.
6. Place squash on hot grill, close lid and cook for 2-3 minutes, basting once. Turn squash over and cook 2-3 more minutes, basting once.
7. Serve with remaining sauce, adding to any juices that may have run off into the drip pan.