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Sauteed Zucchini Ribbons

3.3

(7)

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 25 min

Cooks' Note

*Available at Asian markets and some specialty cookware shops

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds medium zucchini (about 4)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, smashed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest

Special Equipment

a Japanese Benriner* or other adjustable-blade slicer

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices using slicer. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Remove garlic with a slotted spoon and discard.

    Step 2

    Add half of zucchini to garlic oil and sauté, turning and stirring frequently, until just tender but not golden, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to a platter using tongs.

    Step 3

    Heat remaining tablespoon oil, then sauté and season remaining zucchini in same manner and transfer to platter. Sprinkle zucchini with zest and toss gently using tongs.

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