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Zucchini with Lemony Crumbs

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    40 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds zucchini, coarsely grated
3/4 stick unsalted butter, divided
1 1/2 cups coarse bread crumbs (from a day-old baguette)
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
2 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toss zucchini with 3/4 teaspoon salt in a colander set over a bowl and let drain 20 minutes. Squeeze handfuls of zucchini in a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.

    Step 2

    Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, then cook bread crumbs, zest, thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon salt, stirring, until crumbs are golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and wipe out skillet, then cook garlic in remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add zucchini and sautƩ until softened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve zucchini topped with bread crumbs.

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