# Honey-Garlic Butter Zucchini

Coat your summer zucchini in a honey-garlic butter for an epic side dish that melts in your mouth.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 medium zucchini
- Salt
- Olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp parsley
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- to taste Pepper
- 0.25 cup chopped arugula
- 3 tbsp crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts

## Instructions

1. Slice the zucchini lengthwise and score the tops, then place on a plate and salt the tops generously.
2. Let them sit for 10 minutes.
3. Add the butter, olive oil, honey, salt, parsley, garlic and pepper to a small bowl.
4. Mix together to form a paste. Set aside.
5. Use a paper towel to remove the moisture from the tops of the zucchini.
6. Heat a cast iron pan or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add some olive oil and place the zucchini face down.
7. Place a heavy pan on top to press the zucchini down.
8. Sear for 2 minutes, until the tops are browned.
9. Flip the zucchini over and place in the oven for 10 minutes.
10. Remove the zucchini from the oven, then place a spoonful of the butter over each zucchini and spread over the tops.
11. Place them back in the oven for 10-12 more minutes, until tender.
12. If you would like the tops more brown, place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.
13. Plate the zucchini then top with the arugula, pine nuts and goat cheese.

## Equipment

- knife
- paper towel
- cast iron pan
- heavy skillet
- heavy pan
- small bowl

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL2_ic4STVH/?igsh=MTh0MmdhMjZ3Z3gzcA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3540253f-5e29-4258-80da-9640395c6a49
- Extracted: 2025-11-11

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