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10 Minute Garlic Butter Crispy Sauteed Zucchini

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Make perfectly cooked sauteed zucchini with crispy edges in just 10 minutes. This easy zucchini recipe uses garlic and butter for a quick, healthy weeknight vegetable side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchini or yellow squash
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the zucchini: Wash the zucchini well. Trim the ends. Cut the zucchini into half-moon slices, about 1/4 inch thick. For crispier results, pat the slices very dry with paper towels.
  2. Heat the pan: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Allow the butter to melt completely and begin to foam slightly.
  3. Saute the zucchini: Add the zucchini slices to the hot skillet in a single layer if possible. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes without stirring to allow the edges to brown and crisp.
  4. Add garlic: Flip the zucchini pieces. Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Season and finish: Season the zucchini with salt and pepper. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the zucchini is tender-crisp.
  6. Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice, if using, and toss gently. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve immediately as a quick vegetable side dish.

Notes

  • To achieve crispy sauteed zucchini, make sure your pan is hot before adding the vegetables and avoid stirring too often in the first few minutes.
  • You can substitute olive oil for butter to make this a vegan sauteed zucchini recipe.
  • This simple summer squash recipe works well with yellow squash instead of green zucchini.

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