Quickly fried zucchini with lemon and mint
6 servings
25 minutes
Quickly sautéed zucchini with lemon and mint is a light, aromatic dish from Italian cuisine that highlights the freshness of summer ingredients. The recipe features tender zucchini sautéed to softness, acquiring an appetizing caramelized crust. Lemon juice and zest add bright citrus freshness, while mint provides a subtle herbal aroma, creating a unique balance of flavors. Garlic adds a spicy note to the dish, and olive oil gives it a silky texture. This dish pairs wonderfully with meat or fish or can serve as a light standalone side. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe reflects the philosophy of Italian cuisine—maximizing flavor from a minimal set of ingredients.
1
Cut the zucchini in half, then lengthwise into pieces 0.5 cm thick.
- Zucchini: 670 g
2
In a 30 cm diameter pan, heat the oil, then add chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add zucchini and continue cooking for about 8 minutes until it becomes soft.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Zucchini: 670 g
- Garlic: 2 cloves
3
Move the zucchini to the edges of the pan and place the minced garlic in the center. Sauté it for 15 seconds, then mix it with the vegetables.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Zucchini: 670 g
4
Season with salt, pepper, add lemon juice and zest, chopped mint, and mix.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon zest: 4 g
- Fresh mint: 4 g