Garlicky FLASH Zucchini

Submitted by Chef PotPie

"Always searching for new ways to cook this humble little squash...if you keep it HUMBLE and SMALL! Otherwise it turns into a pithy, spongy, seedy mess. I know this because I am guilty. And my husband always plants too many! So I have a new rule. "Pick them when they are small, please!" No bigger than you would buy in the grocery store. THAT is the secret. I found this recipe on the website Kitchen Window, and this person knows what it's all about with zucchini. It's quick and it's FLASH. It's simple and very tasty! Try it!"

 

• Ready In: 36mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 -4 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon canola oil

directions

1. Slice the zucchini lengthwise into 1/3-inch-thick slices, and then diagonally to make 1/3-inch wide batons. Drop them in a bowl, sprinkle with the kosher salt and toss thoroughly with your fingers. Transfer the zucchini to a colander set over the bowl. Let rest for no more than 30 minutes, then lift out and blot dry with paper towels.
2. Meanwhile, crush the garlic through a press and set aside.
3. Heat a big, heavy cast-iron skillet or wok over a high flame. When it's hot enough to make a droplet of water dance, add the oil and swirl it around until it just starts to smoke. Keeping the heat as high as possible, add the blotted zucchini all at once. Spread it out in a single layer and keep it in the blazing-hot pan for 30 seconds or so to encourage some browning.
4. When you're sure you see brown spots on the underside of the zucchini pieces, add in the garlic and stir-fry continuously with a slotted spoon until most of the zucchini is a mix of bright green skin and creamy flesh with golden-brown spots, and just tender. It shouldn't take more than a minute or two. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[I'mPat]

So great to find a recipe for this humble vegetable and it was quick to make and thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you Chef PotPie made for Joy Of Vegetables at FF&F.

 

[Jostlori]

What a wonderful way to prepare! We often have sauteed zucchini & garlic because it's so easy, but this is so much better and just as simple!

 

[Leggy Peggy]

Zucchini is often under-appreciated. This is a great way to showcase just how delicious it can be. Love the addition of garlic. I'll be making this regularly

 

[lazyme]

Wow. This was so good. I'm always amazed how much flavor can be in a dish that has so few ingredients and is so quick to make. Thanks for sharing this nice keeper, Chef PotPie.