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.
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 .
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.
Place zucchini slices into the skillet, aiming for a single layer with some overlapping.
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!
Other things you can add to sauteed zucchini:
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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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!
Beyond Easy Sautéed Zucchini in Butter
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!
Recipe Created by Pamela Reed for brooklynfarmgirl.com
