Quick Fried Zucchini With Toasted Garlic and Lime

Ingredients

• 1 lb zucchini
• ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 5 garlic cloves
• peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
• 14 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Sweat the zuccini in a colander, toss it with the salt and let stand 1/2 hour over a plate to drain.
2. Rince and dry on towels.
3. Heat the oil and butter in a skillet, an a pan large enough to hold the zuccini in a single layer.
4. Add the garlic and stir frequently until light brown, about 3 minutes.
5. Do not burn.
6. Scoop out and place ina small bowl to set aside.
7. Raise the heat ot med-hi.
8. Add zuccinin and fry stirring frequently for 8-10 minutes until browned and tender but still crunchy.
9. Remove from heat.
10. Add the lime and toasted garlic; toss thoroughly.
11. Sprinkle with pepper, oregano and parsley, mix and adjust salt as needed.
12. Serve immeadiatly in a warm dish.