Today I’m sharing an easy zucchini marinade made with rosemary and homemade garlic oil ♡
The zucchini is lightly sautéed until golden, then slowly marinated in garlic oil and fresh rosemary in the refrigerator.
Freshly cooked zucchini is delicious on its own, but after resting for several hours, the oil and rosemary gently soak into the zucchini and create an irresistibly rich flavor.
It’s perfect as a chilled appetizer, a wine-friendly side dish, or a simple addition to an elegant dinner table ☆
Rosemary Zucchini Marinade with Garlic Oil
Ingredients
Zucchini as much as you like
Extra virgin olive oil a little
Fresh rosemary sprigs to taste
Salt and black pepper to taste
Garlic oil as needed
Homemade garlic oil recipe here♡
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini into slightly thick rounds.
- Lightly coat a frying pan with extra virgin olive oil and heat over medium heat.
Sauté the zucchini until both sides are golden brown, then season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Transfer the zucchini to a clean storage container. Add rosemary sprigs and drizzle garlic oil over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least half a day or overnight until the rosemary aroma fully infuses into the zucchini and oil.
Serve chilled ♡
Even More Delicious After Resting Overnight
Freshly sautéed zucchini is wonderful, but allowing it to rest in the refrigerator makes the flavor even richer.
The garlic oil slowly blends with the rosemary and zucchini, creating a silky texture and deep aroma that pairs beautifully with wine.
It’s one of those dishes you simply can’t stop eating ♡
Rosemary Can Be Frozen for Later Use
Fresh rosemary sprigs and parsley stems can be frozen for later cooking.
Simply wash them, dry them thoroughly, wrap them in plastic wrap, and store them in a freezer bag.
They’re perfect for adding aroma to soups, sautéed dishes, and roasted meals whenever needed ♡
Fresh rosemary can also be infused into olive oil together with dried chili peppers to create aromatic herb oil.
If making infused oil, refrigerate if necessary and use within a relatively short time.
Another Rosemary Recipe You May Enjoy
I also previously shared my “Shio Koji Roasted Chicken with Rosemary,” another favorite rosemary recipe from my Evening Table collection.
While the roasted chicken highlights freshly roasted aromas, this zucchini marinade focuses on slowly infused flavors after chilling.
Both are simple, elegant ways to enjoy rosemary at home ♡
→ Shio Koji Roasted Chicken with Rosemary | An Easy Elegant Dinner Recipe
The combination of golden zucchini, garlic oil, and rosemary creates a simple yet elegant appetizer perfect for relaxed evenings.
After resting overnight, the flavors become beautifully mellow and rich, making it an easy dish that feels a little special ♡
If you’d like to read this recipe in Japanese, you can find it here:
https://www.m-o-m-o-happy.com/rosemary-zucchini-marinade-with-garlic-oil-an-easy-elegant-appetizer/