Pan-fried Zucchini Gratin. Pan-fried Zucchini Gratin Simple summer side dish. Technique is the key to perfect treatment of straight-forward ingredients. Heat olive oil in a saute pan to medium high heat.
Fresh zucchini slices are battered in crispy panko and pan-fried until golden brown and crunchy. You can eat them with a fork, but popping these zucchini chips by the slice is perfectly acceptable. Serve with a dollop of creamy dressing for a simple summer vegetable side. You can cook Pan-fried Zucchini Gratin using 5 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Pan-fried Zucchini Gratin
- Prepare 2 of zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise, then crosswise diagonally.
- You need 1/2 of of a sweet onion, sliced in half crosswise, then length wise.
- Prepare 1-2 tbsp of olive oil.
- You need 1/4-1/2 tsp of salt.
- It's 3-4 tbsp of parmesan cheese, grated.
First, dip the zucchini into beaten eggs, and then dredge in flour. Be sure to season the flour mixture well with salt and pepper. I also sometimes substitute seasoned salt for regular salt in easy pan fried zucchini. Turn zucchini slices in flour, dusting off excess.
Pan-fried Zucchini Gratin instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saute pan to medium high heat. Add zucchini and onion. Cook covered for 10 minutes..
- Turn zucchini and onion over with a spatula to cook other side. Onion and zucchini should start to become carmelized. Continue to cook covered on medium high heat for 10 minutes..
- Turn vegetables over. Add salt. Take care not to burn. Reduce heat as needed. If burning does occur, add small amount of water to deglaze pan and continue. Flavor is enhanced by this process nonetheless..
- Cook covered for another 5 minutes. Turn vegetables over and top with parmesan cheese. Cover. Cook on low for 5 minutes then turn off heat and let sit on stove until cheese melts or when ready to serve..
- Serve with grilled chick'n or pasta..
Dip in egg and turn in bread crumbs. These easy fried zucchini chips are crispy, delicious, and a great way to use up summer produce! This recipe comes straight from my mama. I remember her making pan fried zucchini during the summer when the zucchini plants in our garden exploded with produce, and now I'm following in her footsteps. If you're drowning in zucchini, an easy zucchini gratin recipe is the perfect way to use up a good amount.
