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5 from 1 vote

Sherry and Ginger Sauce

A sherry based sauce infused with ginger and chicken stock.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Cast iron or stainless pan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dry sherry
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon better than bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 shallot
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2-3 medium zucchini

Instructions

  • Slice zucchini into half moons about a ¼" in thickness.
  • Mince shallot and ginger.
  • In a large skillet or cast iron pan, heat to medium-high. Add butter.
  • Once the butter begins to foam, add the ginger and shallot. Let it cook for a few minutes.
  • Add the sherry and stir it in to coat the ginger and shallot.
  • After 2-3 minutes and when the alcohol smell has evaporated, add the Better Than Bouillon and water.
  • Let the mixture come up to a bubble and add the zucchini. Combine it so the zucchini is evelny coated with the sauce.
  • Cook on medium for 5-8 minutes, cuntinuing to stir until the zucchini is cooked but still firm. (Dont let the zucchini get mushy)
  • Check for seasoning and add salt if needed and definitely add some fresh black pepper. Add one more dab of butter and stir in.
  • Serve it quickly with a roast chicken or another main course of your choosing.