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Thomas Keller's Viral Zucchini Recipe

Thomas Keller
The tender zucchini slices, seared to perfection, offer a delightful blend of textures and a subtle nutty taste.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish

Equipment

  • 1 heat-safe skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 zucchini
  • Salt (for sprinkling)
  • Avocado oil (for pan)
  • Feta and fresh mint (optional, for serving)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450ºF.
  • Cut zucchini in half and score diagonally.
  • Sprinkle zucchini with salt and let 20 minutes, dabbing away excess moisture with a paper towel.
  • Add avocado oil to an oven-safe pan. Sear zucchini for 6 minutes with the scored side facing down.
  • Move zucchini to the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
  • Flip zucchini and return to the oven for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve with Mediterranean-inspired toppings such as feta and fresh mint.

Notes

Note: this recipe by Thomas Keller was made popular and shared on TikTok.