Julia Child'S Grated Zucchini Sauteed In Butter And Shallots - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs zucchini
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons minced shallots or 3 tablespoons scallions
salt and pepper

Preparation

Grate the zucchini and measure.
For each two cups of zucchini toss with 1 tsp salt.
Let squash drain in a colander for 3 to 4 minutes or until you are ready to begin cooking. If too salty rinse and drain again.
Squeeze in a clean kitchen towel until most liquid is pressed out.
In a skillet heat 2 Tbsp butter and the olive oil.
Saute the shallots/scallions briefly.
Add the zucchini and toss, cooking about 4 minues or until tender.
Serve.
More Mediterranean:.
Add a little more olive oil and minced garlic.
Richer:.
Stir in 1 cup creme fraiche or heavy cream and simmer until the cream has been absorbed.