Williams Sonoma Sauteed Zucchini And Mushrooms Recipes

WILLIAMS-SONOMA SAUTEED ZUCCHINI AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Trim the ends off the ends of the zucchini and cut on the diagonal into slices 1/2 inch thick.
• Place in a colander and sprinkle with salt, tossing to distribute the salt evenly. Spread the zucchini out in the colander and let stand over a bowl, or in the sink, for 40-50 minutes to drain off the excess moisture and bitterness. Rinse and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Set aside.
• Using a soft brush or a clean kitchen towel, clean the mushrooms of any bits of soil; DO NOT WASH. Trim the stems. Cut the mushrooms into slices 1/4 inch thick. Place in a bowl and set aside.
• In a large saute pan or frying pan over medium heat, warm 2 TBS of the olive oil.
• Add the zucchini and saute, tossing often, until tender but still firm - about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• Add another 2 TBS of olive oil to the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and saute, tossing often, until the mushrooms begin to soften - about 6-7 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the zucchini.
• Add the remaining 1 TBS of olive oil to the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the chopped garlic. Saute gently, stirring, until the garlic just begins to change color - about 30-40 seconds.
• Return the mushrooms and zucchini to the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the basil. Salt and pepper to taste. Raise the heat and toss until the vegetables are hot.
• Transfer to a warmed serving dish. Using a zester or a fine-holed shredder, shred the zest (yellow part only) from the lemon directly onto the vegetables and serve immediately.
• NOTE: you can substitute grated Parmesan cheese for the lemon zest, if desired.

SKILLET ZUCCHINI AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Add olive oil and 1/2-tablespoon butter to a large skillet and set over medium-high heat.
• Add zucchini slices to the hot oil; season with salt and pepper and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until fork-tender. Remove zucchini from skillet and set aside. If there's any liquid in the skillet, wipe it out.
• Return skillet to the burner and add remaining butter; melt butter over medium-high heat.
• Stir in the onions and cook for 2 minutes, or until just softened.
• Add mushrooms and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender and nicely browned. Stir occasionally.
• Stir in garlic and herbs; cook for 20 seconds.
• Return zucchini to the skillet and mix with the mushrooms; cook for 1 minute, or until heated through.
• Pour in the vegetable broth and cook for 2 minutes.
• Taste for salt and pepper and adjust as needed.
• Remove skillet from heat.
• Sprinkle with parsley and parmesan; serve.