Quick Fried Zucchini With Toasted Garlic And Lime

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

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

Recipe

• 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.