# Honey-Garlic Butter Zucchini

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

- Total time: 22 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Slice the zucchini lengthwise and score the tops.
3. Place the zucchini on a plate and salt the tops generously.
4. Let the zucchini sit for 10 minutes.
5. While the zucchini sits, make the butter by adding softened unsalted butter, olive oil, honey, salt, parsley, minced garlic, and pepper to a small bowl.
6. Mix together to form a paste.
7. Use a paper towel to remove excess moisture from the tops of the zucchini; do not rinse.
8. Heat a cast iron pan or heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add some olive oil.
9. Place the zucchini face down in the pan.
10. Place a heavy pan on top to press the zucchini down and sear for 2 minutes until the tops are browned.
11. Flip the zucchini over and place in the oven for 10 minutes.
12. Remove the zucchini from the oven.
13. Place a spoonful of the honey-garlic butter over each zucchini and spread over the tops.
14. Place them back in the oven for 10-12 more minutes until tender.
15. Plate the zucchini.
16. Top with chopped arugula, toasted pine nuts, and crumbled goat cheese.

## Equipment

- knife
- plate
- small bowl
- spoon
- paper towel
- cast iron pan
- heavy skillet
- heavy pan
- oven

## Tips

- For more browned tops, place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL2_ic4STVH/?igsh=MTVhZXkzdnNtYTZ2aw==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f1d67a87-f67b-4a6c-910b-f032949148d4
- Extracted: 2025-07-11

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