Zucchini Gratin with Gruyere Cheese

By tjm01

Ingredients

• 2 lbs small zucchini, shredded on the large holes of a box grater
• Salt
• 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (1 1/2 oz)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the broiler. Put the shredded zucchini in a large colander and toss with 1/2 tsp. of salt. Let the zucchini stand for 5 minutes, then squeeze as much liquid out of the zucchini as possible.
In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced shallot and cook over moderate heat until the shallot is softened, about 3 minutes. Add the shredded zucchini and cook over hight heat, tossing until the zucchini is just softened, about 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream and simmer until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove the zucchini from the heat and season with salt. Transfer the zucchini to a shallow baking dish. Scatter the Gruyere on top of the zucchini and broil 4 inches from the heat for 1 minute or until the cheese topping is golden brown. Serve the zucchini gratin right away.