Up until last summer the only way I would eat zucchini was deep-fried.
It’s one of the fastest ways to appeal to a picky eater and still tops the list as my favorite way to eat zucchini. Aside from baking it into cupcakes and breads.
If potato latkes have a twin this is them! The fritters are made by mixing shredded zucchini with Parmesan cheese, scallions, egg, parsley, dill and flour and then pan-fried to a deep golden brown.
One of the secrets to getting a good crust is to salt them first to draw out the water. It sounds like a bother but it’s really quite painless and definitely worth the extra time it takes.
The end result is a crusty outside and incredibly creamy inside! Almost like custard.
A little sour cream, tzatziki or remoulade makes the perfect accompaniment. But they disappear so fast you hardly need a sauce to go with them.
I learned too late that I should of doubled the recipe.
I hope you have better luck than I getting them to the table!
The alluring smell will mark a path straight to the kitchen where hungry hands will greedily grab for them…they’re seriously addicting!
Pan fried Zucchini fritters will disappear faster than you can make them!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Grate zucchini into a colander in the sink; toss with 1 teaspoons salt and let sit 10 minutes. Squeeze out the liquid.
- Mix with 4 minced scallions, parsley, dill, egg, Parmesan and flour.
- Add enough oil to a large skillet to lightly cover the bottom. Heat over medium heat. Pan-fry spoonfuls of the mixture flattening with a spatula, 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and season with salt. Serve with sour cream.
I love this recipe Reeni. I stumbled onto your page today and I am so grateful I did. I have viewed simply dozens of food sites, and can never find simple recipes with standard ingredients. They all seem to want to make “fancier” foods that are no good for a family with young children. Certainly not mine anyhow. I bow before you. You are my new Idol :-) Many thanks.
How sweet! Thank-you!
Just made these. OMG. SO SO SO GOOD. I haven’t had anything this good in a LONG time. That is saying something because I just moved to Montreal and the food here is amazing.
I made these for Friday night dinner and even though I've made other zucchini fritters before, these had an outstanding flavor that burst with freshness. Thanks for the recipe – this is a keeper!
Love your blog!! These look awesome…I will have to try them!! Thanks!