TLC Cooking "Emeril's Sauteed Cucumber With Basil and Mint (Video)"

Emeril's Sauteed Cucumber With Basil and Mint

YIELD 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons	butter
2 tablespoons	olive oil
4 cups	sliced cucumber, seeds removed
1 tablespoon	hopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon	chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon	salt
1/2 teaspoon	freshly ground black pepper

PREPARATION:

In a large sauté pan, over medium high heat, add 1/2 the butter and 1/2 the olive oil, when hot and bubbling add 1/2 the cucumbers. Cook until the cucumbers are brown on one side, 2 to 3 minutes; toss the cucumbers and brown on the other side. Add 1/2 the basil, 1/2 the mint, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Transfer the cucumbers to a serving platter and repeat the process with the other half of the ingredients. Serve warm.
This recipe was featured on the Answers to a Complex Problem Episode of Emeril Green.

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