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Home » Preserved In Oil Salt and alcohol » Grilled Courgettes In Oil (Zucchini in oil)

Grilled Courgettes In Oil (Zucchini in oil)

Author: Karon Grieve Published : March 2014

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grilled courgettes in olive oil
grilled courgettes in olive oil
Grilled Courgettes In Oil

Courgettes/zucchini are one of those veggies that can suddenly take over the garden. You want to save them for later. These grilled courgettes in oil in a great way of preserving your harvest.

grilled courgettes in oil in jar with fork

I love courgettes (or zucchini) and use them a lot. From spiralized noodles to grilling, serving in salads and preserving them. These grilled courgettes in oil are just another way of making the most of this gorgeous veggie.

strips of courgettes on plate

My veggie patch was over run with courgettes this summer. I thought back on all this and decided to preserve some of them in oil. A bit of kitchen crafting with this gorgeous green bounty.

Courgettes/zucchini are such a versatile veggie and have a sweetness and butteriness all their own. I love them served Greek style cooked gently in olive oil with lots of garlic, thyme and lemon juice.

I decided this was the way I’d go but rather than just cook them and serve them up right away, I’d keep this tasty goodness for later by creating my Grilled Courgettes In Oil and storing them in a jar.

Preserving in oil

Preserving food in oil is an age old tradition and incredibly easy to do, all manner of things can be stored this way from tomatoes to lemons, peppers to onions. Not only does the oil keep the food fresh it also takes on the flavours of the food itself and any herbs and spices you have added, so you end up with a double bonanza of preserved food and a super tasty oil that can be used on salads or to cook with.

jar of zucchini in oil with paper topper

Ingredients for these courgettes in oil

There aren’t a lot of ingredients for these preserved zucchini/courgettes. Of course the main ingredient is the courgettes (zucchini) themselves. Make sure they are firm and fresh, not old with damaged flesh.

Olive oil plus the juice of two lemons, garlic and some seasoning in the form of fresh thyme leaves and salt and pepper.

top down shot showing open jar and slices of courgette

Method

  • Use a mandolin to finely slice the courgettes length ways into long ribbons and place them in a bowl with the 3 tbsp of olive oil.
  • Swish them around in the oil to coat them and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a griddle pan and toast the courgette ribbons for approximately 2 minutes each side.
  • Have the lemon juice ready in a bowl and toss the cooked courgette ribbons in the juice.
  • Set them aside to cool.
  • Finely slice the garlic and layer this in a sterilised jar along with the courgettes ribbons and the thyme leaves.
  • Top up the jar with olive oil.
  • Using a skewer prod around the jar to release any air bubbles and tap it on the table top too.
  • Make sure the courgettes are completely covered in the oil and pop on a lid.
  • Use within one month and store in the fridge.
side view of jar

How to serve courgettes preserved in oil

These grilled courgette ribbons are wonderful served on toasted bread with thick slices of tomato and some good cheese, or stirred into some plain pasta for a super quick and tasty supper dish.

This tastes good enough to make me want to grow even more courgettes this year, hmmmmmmm maybe….

How long will these courgettes keep?

Use within a month and keep them stored in the fridge. As with all things preserved in oil, top up with a bit more oil if the courgettes are popping up above oil level. Remember it is the oil that is keeping them fresh.

Notes;

When you take them out of the fridge the oil may well have solidified and things look cloudy. Don’t panic. This is simply that olive oil hardens up in the cold. Soon as it comes up to room temperature it liquefies and goes beautifully clear again.

Remember you can use the flavoured oil as a salad dressing and for roasting veggies too.

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Here are some other great goodies preserved in oil;

Peppers in oil

Garlic mushrooms in oil

Oven dried tomatoes in oil

Garlic preserved in oil

Pickled asparagus in oil

Lemons in oil

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grilled courgettes in oil in jar with fork

Grilled Courgettes In Oil

Karon Grieve
Thes courgettes/zucchini are the perfect addition to antipasti and for salads and sandwiches too
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Preserved
Cuisine Mediterranean
Calories 2294 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 450 g courgettes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 200 ml olive oil
  • 2 lemons juice only
  • 1 tbsp thyme
Metric – US Customary

Instructions
 

  • Use a mandolin to finely slice the courgettes lengthways into long ribbons and place them in a bowl with the 3 tbsp of olive oil.
  • Swish them around in the oil to coat them and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a griddle pan and toast the courgette ribbons for approximately 2 minutes each side.
  • Have the lemon juice ready in a bowl and toss the cooked courgette ribbons in the juice.
  • Set them aside to cool.
  • Finely slice the garlic and layer this in a sterilised jar along with the courgettes ribbons and the thyme leaves.
  • Top up the jar with olive oil.
  • Using a skewer prod around the jar to release any air bubbles and tap it on the table top too.
  • Make sure the courgettes are completely covered in the oil and pop on a lid.
  • Use within one month and store in the fridge.

Notes

Serve with antipasti, with salads and add to sandwiches and more.
Notes;
When you take them out of the fridge the oil may well have solidified and things look cloudy. Don’t panic. This is simply that olive oil hardens up in the cold. Soon as it comes up to room temperature it liquefies and goes beautifully clear again.

Nutrition

Calories: 2294kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 9gFat: 244gSaturated Fat: 34gSodium: 47mgPotassium: 1542mgFiber: 12gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 1281IUVitamin C: 208mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 6mg
My Top Tips*Always read the full recipe first. *Assemble all your ingredients and everything you need before you start. *For baking check the size of tins I’m using as this makes a big difference to your cakes. * I use medium sized eggs unless otherwise stated. * I use extra virgin olive oil unless otherwise stated. * I use unsalted butter unless otherwise stated. * Check out My Preserving Kit!
Keyword courgettes, zucchini
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Comments

  1. Catherine says

    September 23, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    5 stars
    Thrilled to have found this recipe. No more zucchini bread in this house!

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      September 30, 2015 at 11:55 am

      Hi Catherine

      Glad you like the recipe, hope your zucchini in oil makes a nice change from the bread!
      K x

      Reply
  2. andrea says

    August 19, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    5 stars
    Hi, just had these in Sicily and have come back from there to find a glut of them on my plants. Do you think they would store for longer than 1 month?

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      August 23, 2016 at 7:19 pm

      I wouldn’t keep them longer than a month.
      K x

      Reply
  3. Taz says

    July 8, 2018 at 8:40 pm

    5 stars
    Have made these corgettes three times.
    Absolutely amazing taste, get better as the days go bye.
    This recipe is a must.

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      July 9, 2018 at 11:14 am

      So glad you like this recipe so much
      K x

      Reply
  4. claire roberts says

    July 12, 2018 at 3:18 pm

    5 stars
    Thought this would be nice, but it was amazing! Didn’t last a month in this household, as I’ve already eaten one ( recycled mayonnaise jar – making another batch this afternoon as we are at that time of year where there are courgettes galore from my and my neighbour’s allotments. Absolutely delicious with brown bread. many thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      July 13, 2018 at 8:03 am

      Hi Claire
      So glad you like the recipe so much.
      Kx

      Reply
  5. Mark says

    May 26, 2020 at 11:12 pm

    IN A PICKLE!!!

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      May 27, 2020 at 8:59 am

      Don’t understand your comment. This is a post for grilled courgettes preserved in oil, not for a pickle.

      Reply
  6. Jacqui says

    September 30, 2021 at 8:24 am

    The garlic is uncooked when put into the jar. Does it ferment?
    Also, if you cook the garlic before putting into the jars with the courgette will it keep longer, perhaps with the addition of a little more lemon juice?

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      September 30, 2021 at 9:25 am

      Hi Jacqui
      As it says in recipe there is no cooking of the garlic. This is an old French recipe and that’s how I always do it. You can add extra lemon juice if you like but it would alter the taste. Recipes are all about taste and trying different things, maybe you could try some with the extra lemon and see how it goes. I just share my recipes as I make them.
      K

      Reply
  7. Lamanda says

    July 15, 2022 at 11:13 pm

    Any idea if this recipe can/should be canned???? I’m going to make it as soon as my zuccs are ready, but I’m interested in keeping them for winter too!!!!

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      July 18, 2022 at 12:14 pm

      Hi Lamanda
      We don’t do canning in UK and Europe. The oil preserves the courgettes. Hope this helps.
      K

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        August 10, 2022 at 12:25 pm

        Hi, I was wondering if it would be possible to freeze these?

        Reply
        • Karon Grieve says

          August 15, 2022 at 12:14 pm

          Hi Samantha
          No the oil will not freeze. They are just preserved in the oiol itself.
          K

          Reply
  8. Janette says

    August 26, 2022 at 9:04 pm

    Hello I’m a bit confused over the garlic in the jar with the courgettes and oil, is it safe to have the garlic in with the oil,? everyone keeps telling me its not safe, but I’m sure people have been doing this for years with no problems

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      August 29, 2022 at 11:01 am

      Hi Janette
      We have been preserving food in oil in Europe for centuries, I even mention in the post that preserving in oil is standard practice in Europe. It is safe but don’t make the recipe if you don’t want to.
      K

      Reply
  9. Lorraine says

    September 26, 2022 at 4:19 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe. So easy and tasty. Great as a gift. I’ll definitely do this over and over

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      September 29, 2022 at 9:02 am

      Hi Lorraine
      So glad you like my recipe so much and that it will be appearing with your Christmas gifts this year.
      K

      Reply

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