Garlic-Butter Zucchini Noodles with Crispy Breadcrumbs
Ingredients
- 2 mediumzucchini
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 3 tablespoonbutter
- ½ cuppanko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cupparmesan cheese
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
- ½lemon
Prep
- 01
Mince 4 cloves of garlic.
- 02
Using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler, create noodle-like strands from 2 medium zucchini.
- 03
Grate 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and cut 1/2 lemon into wedges.
Method
- 01
Mince 4 cloves of garlic. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 02
Add panko breadcrumbs and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl.
- 03
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 04
Add zucchini noodles (use a spiralizer or vegetable peeler to create long strands), season lightly with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just tender.
- 05
Squeeze lemon juice over the zucchini. Taste and adjust seasoning. Top with crispy breadcrumbs and grated parmesan. Serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For a subtle kick, add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic. A pinch of nutmeg or Italian seasoning complements zucchini nicely. Finish with fresh basil or mint if you have it on hand.