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Beyond Easy Sautéed Zucchini in Butter

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garliczucchini
By: Pamela Reed
Posted:6/29/23
Updated:7/20/24
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Quick and easy 10 minute zucchini sautéed in garlic butter. This is a dish that celebrates the taste of fresh Summer zucchini. Serve as a side dish, or we love it on top of pasta or rice for a simple family dinner.

fried browned zucchini in skillet.

Easy Sautéed Zucchini

Looking for a simple zucchini recipe to use with your fresh Summer garden harvest? Then you need to try this Sautéed Zucchini in garlic butter sauce. The taste is simple yet delicious, letting the crisp taste of zucchini shine through.

With just a few ingredients (zucchini, olive oil, butter, minced garlic and salt) you can whip up this delicious dish in 10 minutes!

You can serve the sautéed zucchini as a side dish alongside grilled dishes or roasted chicken. Or can you be like me and serve it as zucchini pasta (our fav!) or on top of rice for a really simple meal. No matter how you serve it, I think you’re going to love it!

Looking for more zucchini recipes? Try my Zucchini Corn Fritters, Zucchini Potato Casserole, Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins and Zucchini Chocolate Cake.

browned zucchini over pasta in skillet.

How to Saute Zucchini in Butter Sauce

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and salt, stirring until the garlic is lightly sautéed and the butter is melted.

garlic in melted butter in skillet.

Place zucchini slices into the skillet, aiming for a single layer with some overlapping.

zucchini slices in simmering butter sauce in skillet.

Cook until the zucchini is browned, stirring to coat them in the garlic butter sauce, for about 3-5 minutes. Adjust the cooking time based on desired crispness or softness.

Serve the sautéed zucchini warm and enjoy!

browned zucchini slices in skillet.

Other things you can add to sauteed zucchini:

  1. More Garlic: Love garlic? Me too. Adding extra garlic enhances the flavor and adds a delightful aroma to the dish. Add 1-2 more cloves minced garlic to the zucchini for a more pronounced garlic taste.
  2. Corn: Including sweet corn kernels in sautéed zucchini adds a touch of natural sweetness and a pleasant crunch. You can either use fresh corn kernels or canned corn (make sure to drain).
  3. Onions: Fried onions compliment the zucchini by providing a slightly sweet and savory flavor. Thinly slice or dice the onions and cook them together with the zucchini until they turn translucent and slightly caramelized.
  4. Cherry Tomatoes: These little bursts of flavor add a refreshing tanginess and vibrant color to the sautéed zucchini. Simply halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes and add them to the pan towards the end of cooking, allowing them to soften slightly.
  5. Parmesan Cheese on Top: Grated or shaved parmesan cheese is a fantastic finishing touch. Sprinkle the cheese over the sautéed zucchini just before serving, allowing it to melt slightly melt.
sauted zucchini over spaghetti pasta in skillet.

How to Store

Store sautéed zucchini in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to reheat, you can either warm it in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave until heated through.

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Sautéed in a delightful blend of garlic and butter, zucchini becomes a delicious dish that celebrates the flavors of the Summer harvest. This quick and easy recipe showcases the zucchini as the main star, taking only 10 minutes to make. Whether enjoyed as a side dish or served atop pasta or rice, it can effortlessly transform into meal your family will love!
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Beyond Easy Sautéed Zucchini in Butter

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Quick and easy 10 minute zucchini sautéed in garlic butter. This is a dish that celebrates the taste of fresh Summer zucchini. Serve as a side dish, or we love it on top of pasta or rice for a simple family dinner.
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound zucchini sliced into 1/4 – 1/2 inch thick slices (this equals about 2-3 zucchini, depending on size)

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat add the olive oil, butter, minced garlic and salt, mixing until garlic is lightly sautéed and butter is melted.
  • Add zucchini slices into the skillet, trying to add them single layer but some overlapping is ok. Cook until zucchini is browned, stirring so they coat in the garlic butter sauce, about 4-6 minutes. Less time if you like them crisp, more time if you like them softened.
  • Serve zucchini as a side dish, or on top of pasta or rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: Sautéed Zucchini
Vegetarian Summer
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