Zucchini Lemon Butter Recipes

ZUCCHINI BUTTER

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.

ZUCCHINI LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• Boil zucchini in water to cover until tender.
• Strain;cool.
• Mash or puree until smooth.
• Place in large saucepan; add butter,sugar,lemon juice and peel.
• Bring to a full boil, stirring frequently.
• Add liquid pectin; boil for 2 minutes.
• Skim off any foam; pour into jars.
• Cover and store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or in freezer for long-term storage.

ZUCCHINI AND MUSHROOMS IN A LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• In 10- to 12-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook about 5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until golden brown.
• Add zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes, until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
• Remove skillet from heat. Stir in lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle lemon peel over top.

LEMON-GARLIC ZUCCHINI NOODLES

Steps:

• Use a spiralizer to cut zucchini into thick or thin ribbons, your preference.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and garlic, and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add zucchini and toss to coat with the butter-garlic sauce. Saute until zucchini noodles are slightly softened or have reached desired tenderness, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in lemon juice, lemon-pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt, and remove from the heat. Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley and lemon zest, and serve.