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Ingredients
- 2 pounds small zucchini, shredded on the large holes of a box grater
- Salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (1 1/2 ounces)
Method
- Preheat the broiler.
- Put the shredded zucchini in a large colander and toss with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Let the zucchini stand for 5 minutes, then squeeze as much liquid out of the zucchini as possible.
- In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter.
- Add the minced shallot and cook over moderate heat until the shallot is softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the shredded zucchini and cook over high heat, tossing, until the zucchini is just softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and simmer until thickened, about 1 minute.
- Remove the zucchini from the heat and season with salt.
- Transfer the zucchini to a shallow baking dish.
- Scatter the Gruyere on top of the zucchini and broil 4 inches from the heat for 1 minute, or until the cheese topping is golden brown.
- Serve the zucchini gratin right away.
