Sauteed Summer Squash Cooks Illustrated Recipes

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH WITH ONIONS AND MINT

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the onion and garlic over a moderate to low heat until the onion is almost caramelized.
• Add the summer squash and the mint to the skillet and saute until the squash is golden. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized skillet, about 1 minute. Add scallions and garlic; saute in the hot oil until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini and squash; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Saute until squash is tender, 8 to 12 minutes.
• Divide mixture evenly among plates. Garnish with basil.

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH - COOK'S ILLUSTRATED

Steps:

• Prepare the zucchini/squash: wash it, cut off ends, 1/4-inch slices. Cut the slices in half. (Alternatively, you could cut the squash in half first and then make 1/4-inch slices.).
• Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add onion and cook until it begins to soften, 2 or 3 minutes. Add the zucchini/summer squash. Cook until spotty brown and tender, about 8 minutes.
• Clear the center of the pan, and put in the garlic. Cook, mashing the garlic into the pan with the back of a spatula, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir the garlic into the squash. Stir in parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.

SAUTéED YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, squash, Italian seasoning and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini and squash are tender and beginning to brown in some spots, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Add garlic, tarragon and onion and saute 2 minutes.
• Add both squashes and saute 8 minutes until just crisp tender.
• Season.

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Cut the squash in thick slices. Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the squash over high heat so that it is golden brown on both sides, but not overcooked. It should still be slightly crunchy. Remove with a slotted spoon as the pieces are cooked and place them in a serving bowl.
• Add the garlic to skillet, cook until golden. Add with oil left in pan to the squash. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with basil and toss. Serve hot or at room temperature.

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add in oil and butter.
• When fat is heated add squash and turn to coat.
• Allow the squash to cook for a few minutes without stirring to start to brown.
• Add salt, sugar, and pepper to the squash. Cover skillet stirring occasionaly until softened to your liking. Enjoy!