Our marinated and grilled zucchini recipe features a zesty marinade and a sprinkling of charred flavors. A simple and delicious grilled zucchini recipe for a lighter and healthier side dish!
Recipe for Sautéed Zucchini: This marinated and sautéed zucchini dish is ideal if you’re trying to add something lighter and healthier to your weekly meal. This zesty marinade with a blast of acidic and salty aromas elevates one of our favorite veggies, zucchini, to a whole new level in this easy yet delectable recipe. This side dish of zucchini, garnished with aromatic garlic sautéed in the same pan, is sure to wow your visitors. Have fun!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE SAUTEED ZUCCHINI RECIPE
- Four medium-sized yellow and green zucchini
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 60ml, or 1/4 cup, lemon juice; additional for serving
- Two tablespoons of optional low-sodium soy sauce
- 60 milliliters, or 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- One tablespoon of butter without salt
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Two tsp finely chopped fresh parsley
SAUTEED ZUCCHINI RECIPE
Here the combo of green zucchini and sightly sweet yellow zucchini squash makes for a balanced side dish that everyone will love, even as a simple yet elegant appetizer.
DIRECTIONS
- To prepare the recipe for sautéed zucchini: After giving the zucchini a quick rinse in cold water and patting it dry, cut it into thin lengthwise slices using a sharp knife, vegetable peeler, or mandoline. Olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, salt, and pepper (to taste) should be drizzled over the sliced zucchini in a shallow dish. Allow the flavors to seep in for 15 to 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet set over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Dough should be fried for one minute or until aromatic. Take care to prevent burning the garlic. Place aside on a little dish.
- After draining the zucchini slices from the marinade, place them in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Sauté the zucchini for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until browned but not burned. each side for three minutes.
- Spoon the sautéed zucchini onto a serving plate and sprinkle with the freshly cut parsley and cooked garlic. Before serving the grilled zucchini, squeeze just a little more lemon juice. Have fun! ❤️
TIPS FOR THE SAUTEED ZUCCHINI RECIPE
- This sauteed zucchini recipe is a great side dish but can also be served as an appetizer, either warm or chilled with slices of toasted bread.
- Feel free to add a kick of spice with a few sprinkles of Cayenne in the marinade.
- This sauteed zucchini recipe works better with both green and yellow zucchini for a pop of color, but you can use either one or the other exclusively. Yellow zucchini tends to be on the sweeter side, though.
HOW TO KEEP THE SAUTEED ZUCCHINI LEFTOVERS
You can keep any zucchini leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a tablespoon of oil.
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