TikTok's Best Zucchini Recipe: From Chef Thomas Keller!

Chef Thomas Keller's Zucchini went viral on Tiktok for a good reason.

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It is quite simple to make yet yields oven-roasted zucchini with a crispy, caramelized exterior, and a soft interior.

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– Zucchini (green) – Kosher salt – Canola oil – Table salt and ground black pepper

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Instructions

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Heat a large cast-iron skillet. Add the oil and brown the zucchini halves, face down, for about 5 minutes.

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Place the pan in the middle rack of the oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes.

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Remove the skillet from the oven, flip the zucchini (face up), and season. Meanwhile, make the yogurt sauce (optional).

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To make the Mediterranean topping (optional), mix all the ingredients together in a medium bowl.

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Top the caramelized zucchini halves with it and garnish them with a few small basil leaves.

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SWIPE UP

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RECIPES

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