Smothering is a Cajun cooking term that refers to browning anything from meat to vegetables in oil, then braising it in a small amount of liquid, tightly covered, until tender. Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 30 min
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
Preparation
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add half of squash and sauté, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining tablespoon oil and sauté remaining squash in same manner. Return squash in bowl to skillet. Add garlic and sauté,
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add half of squash and sauté, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining tablespoon oil and sauté remaining squash in same manner. Return squash in bowl to skillet. Add garlic and sauté,
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