Best 5 Zucchini Ribbons With Herbed Butter Recipes
Zucchini ribbons are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or main course. The ribbons are made from thinly sliced zucchini that are sautéed in butter until tender. They can be flavored with a variety of herbs and spices, making them a customizable dish that can be tailored to your taste. This article provides three different recipes for zucchini ribbons, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is for a classic zucchini ribbon dish with garlic and parsley. The second recipe is for a more flavorful dish with chili and cumin. The third recipe is for a creamy and cheesy dish with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. All three recipes are easy to make and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. They are also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
ZUCCHINI BUTTER
The peak of summer is often marked by an abundance of zucchini and the eternal question of what to do with it! By grating and slowly simmering zucchini with butter and shallots, you can transform 2 pounds of zucchini into a concentrated spread that you can keep stashed inside your fridge in a small jar. Inspired by Julia Child's Grated Zucchini Sautéed in Butter and Shallots recipe, this version cooks much longer to really intensify the vegetal sweetness of zucchini. Try it on buttered toast or loosen with pasta water and coat your favorite noodle instead of pesto.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 1h10m
Yield about 1 1/2 cups of zucchini butter
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater into a colander set over a bowl. Squeeze the zucchini to remove the excess liquid.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot; cook, stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the zucchini, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is very tender and almost paste-like but not browned, 35 to 40 minutes, mashing it with a fork in the last 5 minutes. If the zucchini starts sticking, stir in a splash of water; reduce the heat as needed to prevent browning.
- Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the lemon zest and season with salt. Let cool, then discard the thyme and transfer to a small jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
GRILLED LOBSTER AND SUMMER VEGETABLES WITH SPICY HERBED BUTTER
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to high.
- In a food processor, combine the butter, garlic, jalapeno, parsley, lemon juice, and chives. Season with salt and pepper and process until well combined. Place in a small container. Remove a few tablespoons of the herbed butter and set aside. This reserved butter will be used to finish the lobsters and vegetables once they are off the grill and prevent cross contamination.
- Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Place the lobsters in the boiling water and blanch just until the shells turn red, but the meat is not cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove the lobsters and let cool slightly. Slice the lobsters in half lengthwise. Brush the meat and inside of the lobsters with some of the herbed butter, about 1 tablespoon per lobster half. Place the lobsters on the grill, flesh side down and cook until the meat has grill marks and starts to turn opaque and firm up, about 5 minutes.
- While the lobsters are cooking, start the grilled vegetables. Drizzle the vegetables and lemon wedges with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the vegetables and lemon wedges on the grill and brush with some of the compound butter. Grill until tender and browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Turn the lobsters over and grill an additional 3 to 4 minutes, brushing with more butter, if desired. Remove the lobsters and vegetables to a large platter. Squeeze some of the grilled lemon wedges over the tail meat. If desired, serve with some of the reserved herbed butter.
GRILLED ZUCCHINI RIBBONS
Zucchini is the summer vegetable grillers love to hate. We love it for its summery flavor and sheer abundance. We love it less for its unfortunate tendency to become soggy when grilled. Russ Faulk, chief designer at Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet and author of "Food + Fire," has come up with an ingenious method of keeping zucchini crisp during grilling: He slices it thin on a mandolin, then accordions the strips on skewers to grill over a screaming hot fire. The edges char and crisp, giving you the vegetable equivalent of meaty ribs' burnt ends. I've taken the burnt end idea one step further by seasoning the zucchini with a classic barbecue rub - use your favorite - and basting it with spiced butter.
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Categories vegetables
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set up your grill for direct grilling and heat to high (450 to 600 degrees). Brush or scrape the grill grate clean and oil it with a tightly folded paper towel dipped in vegetable oil and drawn across the bars of the grate with tongs. If using bamboo skewers, soak in cold water.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, 1 tablespoon barbecue rub and lemon zest, and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool.
- Cut off and discard the ends of the zucchini. Using a mandolin outfitted with a finger guard, thinly slice one zucchini lengthwise into slices scant 1/8-inch thick. You can also use a chef's knife to cut slices lengthwise just shy of 1/8-inch thick. (Try folding your first or second strip. If it breaks at the fold, it means it's too thick.) Lay the slices flat on a sheet pan. Lightly brush the tops with enough barbecue butter to lightly coat and lightly sprinkle with some of the remaining 2 tablespoons barbecue rub.
- Fold a zucchini slice into an accordion shape (like multiple Ws or ribbon candy) and thread it onto a metal or soaked bamboo skewer. Continue threading until all the slices from the zucchini are on the skewer. Slice, brush, season and skewer the remaining zucchini the same way. You should wind up with 6 skewers.
- Arrange the zucchini kebabs, skin sides down, on the grate. Grill (covered if using a gas grill), basting with any remaining barbecue butter and turning to evenly brown, until singed at some of the edges, 1 to 2 minutes per side (4 to 8 minutes in all). Season with salt if needed and serve.
LEMONY ZUCCHINI RIBBONS
Fresh zucchini gets a shave and a drizzle of lemony goodness in this fab salad. Sprinkle the goat cheese or feta on top and dive in. -Ellie Martin Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- For dressing, in a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Using a vegetable peeler, shave zucchini lengthwise into very thin slices; arrange on a serving plate., To serve, drizzle with dressing and toss lightly to coat. Top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ZUCCHINI RIBBONS WITH BASIL BUTTER
Found this in a magazine! Made it with the garlic excellent! Also instead of boiling the ribbons, I fried them in butter until tender. Wow! That was excellent also! Very easy either way.
Provided by Poker
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring pot of water to boil.
- Mean-while, with vegetable peeler-slice zucchini lengthwise into ribbons. Add zucchini to boiling water; cook until tender, 30-60 seconds.
- Drain and transfer zucchini to serving bowl.
- Add butter, oil, parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes; gently toss until butter is melted and zucchini are coated.
- I also added 1/2 tsp of garlic powder to this!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.9, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 79.4, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.9, Protein 3.4
Tips for Making Zucchini Ribbons with Herbed Butter
- Choose firm, fresh zucchini for best results.
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice the zucchini into thin, even ribbons.
- Toss the zucchini ribbons with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting.
- Roast the zucchini ribbons at a high temperature until they are tender and slightly browned.
- While the zucchini is roasting, make the herbed butter by combining softened butter with chopped herbs, lemon zest, and garlic.
- Serve the roasted zucchini ribbons immediately with a dollop of herbed butter.
Conclusion
Zucchini ribbons with herbed butter is a delicious and easy-to-make summer dish. The zucchini is roasted until tender and slightly browned, and the herbed butter adds a flavorful finishing touch. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish.
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