Garlic & Zucchini Steaks

Ingredients:
* 2 large zucchini (12 to 15 oz. each.)
* 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
* 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided (???)
* 2 cloves garlic, minced.
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram.
* 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste.
* 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese or shredded italian blend cheeses.
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.

                                                                 Directions

                                                            

Step 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2
Halve zucchini lengthwise. Score flesh in a criss-cross pattern, 1/4-inch deep at 1/2-inch intervals.

Step 3
Sprinkle cut sides of zucchini with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes. Blot any released liquid dry with a paper towel.

Step 4
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Place zucchini in the skillet, cut side down. Cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side, about 4 minutes. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, cut sides up.

Step 5
Pour remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Add garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, and scrape herbed oil into a small bowl.

Step 6
Brush zucchini generously with the herbed oil.

Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 8
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake until cheese has melted, about 3 minutes more.

Step 9
Garnish with basil.



Additional:

Follow directions through step 6. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place zucchini in the air fryer basket, in batches, if needed. Air fry until tender, 4 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese and air fry until cheese melts, 3 minutes. Garnish with basil.