Description
Ready in just 13 minutes, this Hibachi Zucchini recipe is a quick and flavorful side dish that brings restaurant-style taste right into your kitchen. With a beautifully seared texture, rich soy glaze, and toasted sesame finish, it’s perfect for easy dinners, healthy snacks, or vibrant veggie sides. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, a healthy snack, or fast food ideas for the family, this easy recipe fits the bill.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchini
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon mirin or 1 teaspoon sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon neutral oil (like avocado or vegetable)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the zucchini, then cut into 1/2-inch rounds or half-moons.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add neutral oil.
3. Add zucchini in a single layer and sear without moving for 2–3 minutes.
4. Flip and cook the other side until golden.
5. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
6. Pour in soy sauce, mirin (or sugar), and sesame oil. Stir to coat and let it bubble.
7. Turn off heat and toss zucchini in the sauce.
8. Top with sesame seeds and scallions before serving.
Notes
Use a hot pan to get the best caramelization.
Slice zucchini thick enough to keep a tender bite.
Taste the sauce before adding to adjust sweetness or salt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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