Zucchini St-Raphael's-Style
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Oven: 700 watts
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 6 to 9 minutes
Waiting time: none
Servings: 4
  • 4 medium-size* zucchinis
  • 4 tablespoons [60 g] butter
  • 6 green onions, diced
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] tarragon
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • * 7 to 8-inch [17.5 to 20-cm] long each [approximately 3 pounds / 1.5 kg in all]
  • Rinse zucchinis under cold running water.
  • Remove both ends from each zucchini.
  • Slice each zucchini.
  • Into a 4-cup [1-L] microwave-safe casserole, melt butter on 'HIGH' for 2 minutes.
  • Mix in green onion dices, tarragon and zucchini slices; stir until well coated with melted butter.
  • Microwave, uncovered on 'HIGH' for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring once.
  • When done, drain zucchini slices; well mix in cream, salt and pepper.
  • Just before serving, reheat zucchini slices on 'HIGH' for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sauce will be thin but, if you find that there is too much liquid [which is caused by the water in zucchinis], strain mixture.