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Zucchini in Pecan Brown Butter

3.8

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Chef Jimmy Bradley's wonderfully simple combinations of texture and flavor at New York City's The Red Cat were the inspiration for this zucchini dish—it makes a great accompaniment to "lazy lasagne."

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 (first course or side dish) servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup pecans (1 oz), coarsely chopped
1 lb zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks
1/2 cup parmesan curls (shaved with a vegetable peeler from a piece of parmesan)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, then cook pecans, stirring, until golden brown and butter is browned.

    Step 2

    Add zucchini with salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 10 minutes.

    Step 3

    Serve zucchini topped with parmesan curls.

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