Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb Zucchini or Summer Squash, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt ((see note))
  • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Red or White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil ((I use any neutral oil like vegetable, grapeseed, or avocado oil))
  • 10 leaves Fresh Basil, thinly sliced or chopped

Instruction

  • In a mixing bowl, toss zucchini with kosher salt until the salt has coated most of the slices.
  • Line a sheet pan with a clean dish towel or paper towels. Spread zucchini out on the paper towels and let rest for 20 minutes. (This will draw out moisture to give the zucchini a more concentrated flavor and better texture as it cooks.)
  • Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl (you can use the same one you used to salt the zucchini, but wipe it out first), whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and garlic.
  • After zucchini has been resting for 20 minutes, roll it up in the dish towel / paper towels and gently rub it to remove moisture that gathered on its surface.
  • Heat a large skillet with cooking oil over medium heat until the oil begins to shimmer.
  • Add zucchini to the heated skillet in a single layer (do this in batches if needed; be careful not to crowd the pan or it won’t brown). Let it sit in the hot pan, without turning, until golden brown on the bottom, 4 to 7 minutes. Gently flip the zucchini and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until tender, 6 to 7 minutes more.
  • Add warm zucchini to the bowl with the olive oil dressing and toss gently to combine.
  • Just before serving, fold in basil.