These zucchini fritters are a delicious side dish or appetizer. First zucchini is grated and tossed with salt, then left in a colander for ten minutes to draw out the moisture from the zucchini. Next the drained zucchini is placed in a bowl and mixed with flour, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, an egg, salt and pepper. Then the batter is scooped into a hot skillet and cooked until brown. The finished fritters are served with salt or Parmesan cheese.
Course
Vegetable
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time10minutes
Servings4people
Ingredients
1 ½lbszucchinigrated (about 3 cups)
1tspsalt
¼cupflour
¼cupParmesan cheese
2clovesgarlicminced
1large eggbeaten
Salt and pepperto taste
2tbspolive oil
Instructions
Place grated zucchini in a colander over the sink. Add the salt and gently toss to combine; let sit for 10 minutes. Using a clean dish towel or cheese cloth, drain completely.
In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic and egg; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Scoop tablespoon of batter for each fritter, flattening with a spatula and cook until the underside is nicely golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side, about 1 to 2 minutes longer.