Best 7 Faux Crab Cakes Zucchini Fritters Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy way to enjoy zucchini? Look no further than faux crab cakes zucchini fritters! This innovative dish combines the flavors of crab cakes with the freshness of zucchini, creating a unique and satisfying meal. Not only are these fritters packed with flavor, but they are also easy to make and can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI "CRAB" CAKES



Zucchini

These crab cakes are made with shredded zucchini instead of crab but they taste like regular crab cakes!

Provided by Kirbie

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups shredded zucchini (approx 1 large zucchini)
3 large eggs
1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
1 ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning (this is key to the crab cake-like flavor, so don't leave this out!)
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 ½ tbsp mayonnaise
3 tsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup canola oil (for pan frying)
tartar sauce (optional, to serve with the crab cakes)
lemon wedges (optional, to serve with the crab cakes)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add zucchini, eggs, breadcrumbs, Old Bay, black pepper, mayonnaise and parsley. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
  • Scoop out 1/3 cup (packed) of zucchini batter. Press the zucchini firmly into the cup. You want to make sure you really compact the zucchini batter so that the cakes don't fall apart. Flip the measuring cup upside down to release the zucchini cake onto a sheet of parchment paper. The zucchini should slide out still holding its form from the cup. Repeat with remaining zucchini batter.
  • In a medium skillet, add oil and bring to medium high heat. Depending on the size of your pan you may need more oil. You need a little more than 1/4 inch of oil so that the oil reaches the halfway point on the zucchini cakes during cooking. Gently slide a few of the crab cakes into the hot oil and cook a few minutes on each side until they are golden and crispy on both sides. Place cooked crab cakes onto a paper towel to soak up some of the excess oil. Repeat until all crab cakes are cooked. Serve crab cakes while they are still warm, with tartar sauce and fresh lemon juice.

CONNIE'S ZUCCHINI "CRAB" CAKES



Connie's Zucchini

These really taste like crab cakes but without the crab, and are a really good way to utilize that bumper crop of zucchini!

Provided by Patti Jo

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ½ cups grated zucchini
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup minced onion
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine zucchini, egg, and butter or margarine. Stir in seasoned crumbs, minced onion, and seasoning. Mix well.
  • Shape mixture into patties. Dredge in flour.
  • In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium high heat until hot. Fry patties in oil until golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 319.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

FAKE CRAB CAKES



Fake Crab Cakes image

These simple, all-natural fake crab cakes are quickly made from shredded zucchini, seafood seasoning, egg, and bread crumbs.

Provided by Butch Chaney

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini     Fried Zucchini Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 zucchini, grated
1 egg
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine zucchini, egg, bread crumbs, and seafood seasoning in a bowl. Form into 2 patties.
  • Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Fry patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 935.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

FAUX CRAB CAKES (ZUCCHINI FRITTERS)



Faux Crab Cakes (Zucchini Fritters) image

These are a vegetarian dream come true! It is remarkable how much these taste like crab cakes, particularly if patties are small and thin. Recipe is adapted from John Shields, chef/owner of Gertrude's, Baltimore, Md. and appears in the cookbook, "Cooking Fresh From the Mid-Atlantic", edited by Fran McManus & Wendy Rickard. Allow 30 minutes for the zucchini to drain.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8 patties

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups coarsely grated zucchini
salt
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise or 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Place grated zucchini in a colander; sprinkle lightly with salt. Let zucchini sit for about 30 minutes, allowing it to drain. Squeeze to remove additional liquid - zucchini should be fairly dry.
  • Place zucchini and bread crumbs in a large bowl and mix together.
  • Place egg, Old Bay, Dijon, mayo, lemon juice and parsley in a small bowl. Mix well.
  • Pour egg mixture into zucchini-bread crumb mixture, and mix gently and thoroughly. Form into 8 patties the size of crab cakes. Heat a small amount of oil in a saute pan, and cook patties on both sides, browning well.
  • Serve with tartar sauce, chopped capers, fresh basil and/or lemon wedges. Goes really well with halved sun gold or cherry tomatoes.

OLD BAY ZUCCHINI CRAB CAKES



OLD BAY Zucchini Crab Cakes image

Looking for ways to use up that surplus of zucchini in your garden? Give these zucchini-rich crab cakes a try.

Provided by Old Bay

Categories     Entrees,

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large zucchini grated (2 cups)
1 egg
2 tbsps chopped green onion
1 to 2 tbsps mayonnaise or plain yogurt
1 tbsp old bay seasoning
1 tsp Dijon or honey mustard
1 tsp McCormick®Parsley Flakes
1 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/2 pound backfin crabmeat
1 to 2 tbsps vegetable oil divided

Steps:

  • Squeeze dry zucchini in a large clean kitchen towel. Mix egg onion mayonnaise OLD BAY mustard and parsley in large bowl until well blended. Add zucchini bread crumbs and crabmeat; mix well. Shape into 8 patties about 1/3 cup each.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add 4 of the crab cakes. Cook 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm. Repeat with remaining patties adding additional oil if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 Calories

ZUCCHINI CAKES "CRAB CAKES" FOR THE POOR MAN'S BUDGET



Zucchini Cakes

I was looking for another way to use the surplus of zucchini from our garden, when I came across this recipe. I was surprised at how much they actually taste like crab cakes. Even my husband, who doesn't like zucchini, raved about this dish!

Provided by cgodshall

Categories     Vegetable

Time 18m

Yield 4 cakes, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups zucchini (peeled and grated)
1 cup breadcrumbs (seasoned or plain)
1/4 cup yellow onions or 1/4 cup red onion, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
fresh ground pepper, to taste
canola oil or olive oil, for frying
cayenne pepper (optional, for a little extra spice)

Steps:

  • Spread grated zucchini on a kitchen towel and roll up. Twist towel to wring out as much liquid as possible. If you fail to do this, your cakes will be too wet.
  • In a large bowl, combine zucchini and butter. Stir in bread crumbs, onion, Old Bay, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine.
  • Coat your hands in oil, and shape mixture into patties. Coat each patty in flour. In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Fry patties until golden brown on both sides. (About 3-5 min per side).

ZUCCHINI CRAB CAKES



Zucchini Crab Cakes image

Fried to golden perfection, these nicely seasoned cakes from Jacqui Correa of Landing, New Jersey, are loaded with fresh zucchini and succulent crabmeat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 4 crab cakes.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup shredded zucchini
1 green onion, thinly sliced
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
Dash cayenne pepper
3/4 cup lump crabmeat, drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute zucchini and onion in 1 teaspoon oil until tender. In a small bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, mustard, thyme, cayenne and zucchini mixture. Fold in crab. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., With floured hands, shape mixture into four 3/4-in.-thick patties. In the same skillet, cook crab cakes in remaining oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • For a crispier fritter, use a combination of panko bread crumbs and flour. The panko bread crumbs will help to absorb moisture and create a crispy exterior.
  • If you don't have any zucchini on hand, you can substitute other vegetables, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, or broccoli.
  • Be sure to drain the zucchini well after grating it. This will help to prevent the fritters from becoming too watery.
  • Don't overcook the fritters. They should be cooked until they are golden brown and heated through, but not overcooked or they will become tough.
  • Serve the fritters with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, ranch dressing, or honey mustard.

Conclusion:

Faux crab cakes zucchini fritters are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy zucchini. They are easy to make and can be served as an appetizer or main course. The fritters are also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. So next time you have some zucchini on hand, be sure to try this recipe.

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