Pan Seared Summer Squash With Fresh Basil And Lemon Vinaigrette - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 large green zucchini

Preparation

For the vinaigrette, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh basil and salt.
Slice the zucchini into large rounds.
Warm a 10-inch skillet (Whole Foods suggests cast iron) until very hot.
Place the zucchini in pan and sear over high heat, until blackened, 2-3 minutes.
Flip onto other side and sear additional 2-3 minutes, until both sides are blackened.
Place zucchini on a large platter. Spoon vinaigrette over zucchini. Serve warm.