Zucchini Ribbons with Herbed Butter

By barbaran

Ingredients

• 2 zucchini
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Special equipment: mandoline slicer

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Slice the zucchini into long ribbons 1/16-inch thick using a mandoline slicer.

Add the butter and oil to a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots then the zucchini in two batches and toss through the hot butter and oil, using tongs, until soft, a good 4 to 5 minutes. Add the basil, parsley and lemon zest at the very end. Season the zucchini with salt and pepper and stir. Transfer to a serving bowl.