Sauteed Summer Squash Cooks Illustrated Recipes

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH - COOK'S ILLUSTRATED

Steps:

• Prepare the zucchini/squash: wash it, cut off ends, 1/4-inch slices. Cut the slices in half. (Alternatively, you could cut the squash in half first and then make 1/4-inch slices.).
• Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add onion and cook until it begins to soften, 2 or 3 minutes. Add the zucchini/summer squash. Cook until spotty brown and tender, about 8 minutes.
• Clear the center of the pan, and put in the garlic. Cook, mashing the garlic into the pan with the back of a spatula, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir the garlic into the squash. Stir in parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add in oil and butter.
• When fat is heated add squash and turn to coat.
• Allow the squash to cook for a few minutes without stirring to start to brown.
• Add salt, sugar, and pepper to the squash. Cover skillet stirring occasionaly until softened to your liking. Enjoy!

FAST SUMMER SQUASH SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the squash, onion and garlic in oil and butter for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized skillet, about 1 minute. Add scallions and garlic; saute in the hot oil until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini and squash; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Saute until squash is tender, 8 to 12 minutes.
• Divide mixture evenly among plates. Garnish with basil.

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Add garlic, tarragon and onion and saute 2 minutes.
• Add both squashes and saute 8 minutes until just crisp tender.
• Season.