Description
Quick, flavorful, and just like your favorite Japanese steakhouse! This Hibachi Zucchini is stir-fried to perfection in a savory soy-garlic butter sauce. Perfect as a side for steak, chicken, or rice bowls.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchini
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and dry zucchini. Trim ends and cut into thick half-moons.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat butter and sesame oil over medium-high until fragrant.
3. Add zucchini in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes undisturbed. Flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
4. Stir in minced garlic and soy sauce. Cook 1 more minute, letting sauce reduce and coat zucchini.
5. Optional: Add a pinch of sugar for extra caramelization.
6. Remove from heat, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches for a better sear.
Use fresh garlic for the boldest flavor—it’s key to the hibachi vibe.
Slice zucchini thick to prevent it from turning mushy in the pan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: hibachi zucchini, stir fry zucchini, Japanese zucchini, zucchini side dish