Description
If you think you don’t like zucchini, or summer squash, you’ve got to try this amazing Caramelized Pan Fried Summer Squash Recipe! It is sure to change your mind! You only need squash, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic to make this easy and delicious summer side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 small sized summer squash, zucchini or yellow squash
- 2–3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry our squash. Use a sharp knife to slice the summer squash into thin, circular slices. You want them to be about 1/8th of an inch thick or so. If the squash is large, you can cut the circles in half, or even quarters.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add 2-3 teaspoons of olive oil. Let the oil get hot and then add in your sliced squash. Toss to coat with the oil. Next, add in about 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper and granulated garlic. The seasoning amounts will depend on how big your pan of squash is and what you like. Mix together well and then use a spatula to help lay the slices out in a single layer on the bottom of the pan.
- Let squash cook until the bottom side is browned, about 4-5 minutes, and then flip squash over to the other side. Allow to cook for another 3-4 minutes, until both sides of the slices of squash are nice and browned. I like to turn the heat up a little bit toward the end, so that the squash browns up pretty quickly. Allow squash to cool and then enjoy!
Notes
It’s important for the squash slices to be able to be in a single layer in the pan, so you may have to cook the squash in a few batches if you have a lot.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Side, Vegan
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
