Quick Fried Zucchini With Toasted Garlic and Lime

Shared with our local CSA by a member and posted in our newsletter. A great way to use up all that excess zuccini.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb zucchini, ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 5  garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1  tablespoon  fresh squeezed lime juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Sweat the zuccini in a colander, toss it with the salt and let stand 1/2 hour over a plate to drain.
2. Rince and dry on towels.
3. Heat the oil and butter in a skillet, an a pan large enough to hold the zuccini in a single layer. Add the garlic and stir frequently until light brown, about 3 minutes. Do not burn. Scoop out and place ina small bowl to set aside. Raise the heat ot med-hi.
4. Add zuccinin and fry stirring frequently for 8-10 minutes until browned and tender but still crunchy. Remove from heat. Add the lime and toasted garlic; toss thoroughly. Sprinkle with pepper, oregano and parsley, mix and adjust salt as needed. Serve immeadiatly in a warm dish.