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Franny's Marinated Zucchini with Mint and Scallions

This is a delicious summer recipe combining fresh flavors. It is easy to make and your guests will be asking for more. Enjoy!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Pounds Zucchini
  • To taste Kosher salt
  • 2 Cups Scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 Cup Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 Cup Red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 Cup Garlic sliced
  • To taste Crushed red pepper flakes
  • To taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Bunch Fresh mint stemmed and washed
  • 1 Bunch Fresh basil stemmed and washed

Instructions
 

  • Gather your ingredients together.
  • Slice zucchini into 1/2-inch-thick rounds.
  • Salt generously and set on paper towels or put in a colander over a bowl, allowing any liquid to drain.
  • Place the sliced scallions in cold water.
  • Refrigerate the zucchini and scallions for 1 hour.
  • Remove zucchini and dry thoroughly with a paper towel.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed sauté pan over a medium-high flame.
  • Fry zucchini in small batches until golden brown, roughly 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Place the browned slices on a large serving platter. When all the zucchini has been cooked, sprinkle with the red wine vinegar.
  • Return the pan to the stove and lower the heat.
  • Add the garlic to the remaining oil left in the pan, stirring and turning frequently enough to infuse the oil but not brown the garlic (this should be quick).
  • Remove pan from heat, and add the red pepper flakes and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Pour the oil over the fried zucchini and let it sit at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove the scallions from the refrigerator and dry.
  • Combine the scallions in a bowl with the mint, basil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Top the zucchini with the herbs and serve.
  • Thank you "In Season" for the recipe. Enjoy!