Sauteed Baby Zucchini with Squash Blossoms and Lemon Basil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 pound baby zucchini, halved lengthwise, each half cut lengthwise into 3 wedges
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh lemon basil or regular basil
- Fleur de sel (fine French sea salt)
- 18 zucchini squash blossoms*
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add zucchini; saute until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in basil.
- Season with fleur de sel.
- Transfer to plate.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet.
- Add squash blossoms and cook until barely wilted and still bright orange, about 2 seconds per side.
- Arrange atop zucchini and serve.
- *Available at farmers' markets and some specialty foods stores.
butter, zucchini, lemon basil, salt, zucchini
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sauteed-baby-zucchini-with-squash-blossoms-and-lemon-basil-109401 (may not work)