Sauteed Baby Zucchini with Squash Blossoms and Lemon Basil Recipe

Sauteed Baby Zucchini with Squash Blossoms and Lemon Basil Recipe

  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 pound baby zucchini, halved lengthwise, each half cut lengthwise into 3 wedges
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh lemon basil or regular basil
  • Fleur de sel (fine French sea salt)
  • 18 zucchini squash blossoms
  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini; sauté until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in basil. Season with fleur de sel. Transfer to plate. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet. Add squash blossoms and cook until barely wilted and still bright orange, about 2 seconds per side. Arrange atop zucchini and serve.
  2. Available at farmers' markets and some specialty foods stores.