Description
Hibachi Zucchini is a quick and flavorful Japanese steakhouse-inspired side dish. Stir-fried in sesame oil with garlic, soy sauce, and butter, it’s perfectly crisp-tender and pairs beautifully with rice, steak, chicken, or tofu.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon water
Optional toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
1. Slice your zucchini into half-moons. Mince the garlic and measure out the sesame oil, soy sauce, and butter.
2. Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sesame oil and garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add zucchini and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, just until crisp-tender and slightly browned.
4. Stir in the soy sauce, butter, pepper, and water. Mix until butter melts and evenly coats the zucchini.
5. Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use high heat to keep the zucchini crisp.
Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if needed.
Add mushrooms or onions to vary the texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: hibachi zucchini, easy zucchini stir-fry, Japanese steakhouse vegetables