Marinated Zucchini In The Style Of Naples Food

MARINATED ZUCCHINI IN THE STYLE OF NAPLES

Steps:

• Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/3-inch thick slices; place slices in a colander, sprinkle with salt and set aside to drain for 2 hours.
• In a large saucepan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat; gently cook the zucchini slices until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side), being careful not to burn them (you will probably have to do this in more than 1 batch).
• In another saucepan, bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil over high heat; add a pinch of pepper flakes and a pinch of salt.
• Place the zucchini slices flat in a shallow bowl, with the garlic slices, basil and parsley scattered throughout.
• Pour the vinegar over the zucchini slices and let marinate, covered and refrigerated, for at least 24 hours before serving.

MARINATED ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme in a large bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the marinade into a small bowl. Cover and set aside. Add the zucchini and yellow squash to the remaining marinade in the large bowl and toss to coat. Transfer the mixture to a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover and marinate at room temperature at least 3 hours or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.
• Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat. Grill the vegetables until they are crisp-tender and brown, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a platter. Drizzle with the reserved marinade and serve hot or at room temperature.

MARINATED ZUCCHINI AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Add mushrooms, zucchini, and red pepper in a plastic bag set in a deep bowl.
• In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, oil, sugar, salt, tarragon, pepper, and garlic together.
• Pour marinade over the vegetables in the bag; seal bag, shake around to coat well.
• Marinate vegetables in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight, turning bag occasionally.
• To serve: pour vegetables and marinade into serving dish; serve with toothpicks.

MARINATED ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the squash as thinly as you can. Sprinkle with salt, preferably kosher salt, and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse and drain on paper towels.
• Mix together the lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Toss with the zucchini. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for four to six hours.
• Remove from the refrigerator, and remove the garlic clove. Add the fresh herbs, and toss together. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve.

ANTIPASTO NAPOLI

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, mushrooms, pepperoni and zucchini.
• Add dressing and marinate for at least 2 hours.
• Drain, reserving marinade.
• Toss marinated items with greens.
• Serve with reserved marinade and parmesan cheese.

ITALIAN MARINATED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Wash, slice, pat-dry and fry the zucchini in oil.
• When golden brown remove from oil and rid of excess fat on paper towel.
• Wash mint leaves. Need about 6. Chop them up.
• Arrange zucchini in a serving platter and flavor with vinegar mixed with chopped mint, and garlic cloves.
• Place in refrigerator once cooled off to chill.
• Salt and pepper to taste .

ZUCCHINI MARINATA (MARINATED ZUCCHINI SALAD)

Steps:

• Note: It is your choice to peel or not peel the zuchhini.
• Toss the thinly sliced zucchini with the lemon juice, garlic halves, olive oil; salt and pepper to taste. (If I think about it, sometimes I add a bit of finely grated lemon zest, too.) Remember to use a non-reactive bowl for marinating.
• Cover bowl and refrigerate 4-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Once you are ready to serve the salad, remove the garlic cloves. Save one garlic clove, finely minced and toss back into the salad along with the fresh herb of choice. *Important*: stir in the fresh herbs with the zucchini mixture [just] before serving.
• Adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Best eaten within 24 hours.

MARINATED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Slice zucchini with a vegetable peeler and place in a bowl.
• Mix oil, vinegar, honey, parsley, dill, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper together in another bowl.
• Cover zucchini with marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve cold.