Country Stir Fried Yellow And Zucchini Squash Recipes

ZUCCHINI/YELLOW SQUASH STIR FRY

Steps:

• Rinse zucchini and squash.
• Cut into thin slices, discarding stems and bottoms.
• Slice onion into thin rings.
• Spray a wok or large, covered frying pan with cooking spray.
• Melt butter in pan over medium-high heat.
• Add zucchini, squash and onion.
• Stir-fry for several minutes, until tender-crisp.
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Add 3 T water and cover.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until mixture meets your criteria for doneness (We like ours slightly soft, others may prefer either crisp or very soft).

FRIED SQUASH AND/OR ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• 1. Slice squash into rounds 1/8"-1/4" thick.
• 2. When I have time, I salt the squash and let it sit for about 30 minutes to sweat out the excess water but when I am in a hurry I skip this step.
• 3. Combine milk and egg in a small bowl.
• 4. In a 2nd bowl (I use a plate) combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• 5. If you set the squash aside to sweat, dab them dry with a paper towel.
• 6. Then dip them in the egg mixture.
• 7. Then dredge them in the dry mixture.
• 8. Continue this process until all the rounds have been dredged.
• 9. Using enough to cover the bottom of the pan, heat oil in a large skillet using medium to medium high heat. Place squash in skillet and fry both sides of squash until golden brown.
• 10. Once fried, place on a paper towel to absorb extra oil.

YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI STIR FRY

Steps:

• Wash squash and zucchini and cut in half.
• Cut each half into about 1/2 inch slices.
• Heat oil in a large skillet or wok.
• When oil is hot add red pepper.
• Cook about 3 minutes.
• Add squash, zucchini, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, pepper flakes and salt.
• Cook about 4 minutes or more until the squash are ALMOST the texture you prefer over medium high heat.
• Add carrots and cook at least 2 minutes more until carrots are how you prefer.
• Adjust seasonings and add the cilantro and toss well.
• Serve immediately.

COUNTRY STIR-FRIED YELLOW AND ZUCCHINI SQUASH

Steps:

• Rinse/wash the squash before preparing.
• Cut off both ends of each squash.
• Slice the squashes into 1/4 inch chip shapes.
• Slice the larger chips into half moon shapes.
• Spray a pan suitable to stir fry all of the squash in with cooking oil.
• Put all of the squash in the pan and spray some more oil across the squash.
• Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika evenly across the squash.
• Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan and toss everything together in the pan.
• Heat the pan to medium.
• When it starts to sizzle begin stirring occasionally so as not to burn the squash and cook evenly.
• When the water evaporates, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of water.
• Keep tossing occasionally until the squash is half transparent and reasonably soft. (This takes about 15-20 minutes.).
• When the squash is to it's suitable consistancy, remove it from the heat and serve.
• Enjoy!

SPICY GARLIC SOY SAUCE ZUCCHINI STIR FRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. Once oil is hot, sauté garlic, white parts of scallion, and red chilies until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add zucchini into the pan, stir to mix well, and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the zucchini is tender but still crispy.
• Mix together soy sauce, sugar, Shaoxing wine, and Chinese black vinegar, then pour this sauce mixture into the pan. Gently toss to coat the zucchini.
• Once the sauce boils, add in corn starch slurry and keep stirring until the sauce is thick.
• Turn off heat, add sesame oil and half of the green part of scallions, and toss gently.
• Transfer the zucchini to a serving plate and garnish with the rest of the green part of scallions.

FRIED ZUCCHINI/YELLOW SQUASH (QUICK, EASY AND CHEESY)

Steps:

• Slice squash into 1/4 inch slices.
• Melt butter in frying pan over medium heat and add squash.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper and onion powder to taste.
• Flip with a spatula every few minutes until cooked through.
• Sprinkle with parmesean cheese just before serving. It will melt in about 1 minute.

SAUTéED YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, squash, Italian seasoning and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini and squash are tender and beginning to brown in some spots, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.