Light, crunchy and full of elegance, this fresh starter is a caress in the mouth for hot summer days. Thinly sliced zucchini, enhanced by the richness of foie gras and the crunch of roasted hazelnuts… A simple but spectacular dish, perfect to impress without stress with a zucchini with foie gras.

Ingredients (for 4 people)

  • 2 thin, firm zucchini
  • 100 g foie gras (preferably whole)
  • 1 handful of roasted hazelnuts
  • A few basil or mint leaves
  • Olive oil (or hazelnut oil for a fragrant bonus)
  • Lemon juice
  • Fleur de sel
  • Freshly ground pepper

For an authentic and refined touch, choose Relais Gourmet’s foie gras for your zucchini with foie gras.

Preparation

1. Prepare the zucchini:

  • Wash the zucchini thoroughly.
  • Slice them thinly with a mandolin or sharp knife, into rounds or ribbons.
  • Arrange them nicely in a rosette on the plates.
  • Drizzle with lemon juice and oil. Leave to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes in the fridge.

2. Crush the hazelnuts:

  • Dry roast them in a pan for a few minutes to reveal their aroma.
  • Coarsely crushed.

3. Foie gras:

  • Cut the foie gras into shavings or thin slices (tip: put it in the freezer for 10 minutes to make it easier to cut).
  • Arrange gently on the zucchini to create your zucchini with foie gras.

4. Final Dressing:

  • Sprinkle over the hazelnuts.
  • Add a few basil or mint leaves.
  • A drizzle of oil, a pinch of fleur de sel, a turn of the pepper mill… And that’s it for a delicious zucchini with foie gras!

Extra twist

  • Lemon or orange zest for a sparkling touch.
  • A few drops of balsamic cream for a sweet and velvety note.

Looking for more ideas that are as fresh as they are tasty?

Dive into all our gourmet recipes and let yourself be inspired by the spirit of summer! Zucchini with foie gras is a great addition to these ideas.