Grilled Squash With Nuoc Cham Chimichurri

Chef Shuai Wang of Short Grain, Jackrabbit Filly, and King BBQ in Charleston, South Carolina, loves summer squash for its ability to char to a crisp over a hot grill while staying tender and juicy. Carefully scoring neat diamonds onto the cut sides helps the squash cook more evenly and offers dozens of nooks for the chimichurri-inspired sauce to settle in after. Look for firm, stick-straight zucchini free of protruding bellies, which tend to be tender and less watery.