Fried squash and zucchini, a classic dish prepared with summer's bounty of these vegetables, is a culinary delight that can be enjoyed as a simple side dish or as a hearty main course. With its crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior, this dish is a favorite among home cooks and restaurant patrons alike. Whether you prefer slices, strips, or rounds, there is a cooking method to suit your preference. With the right combination of seasonings and techniques, you can create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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FRIED ZUCCHINI
"Too much zucchini" will never be a problem again when you serve the squash as golden, crispy fritters.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy pot such as a Dutch oven over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Whisk together panko and Parmesan in a pie plate; season with salt and pepper. Place flour and eggs in two separate pie plates, and season each with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Dredge zucchini in flour, tapping off excess. Dip into eggs, turning to coat, then remove, allowing excess to drip back into dish. Transfer to panko mixture, turning to coat, and pressing gently to adhere.
- Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, carefully lower zucchini into hot oil. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over and tender in the center, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes total. Allow oil to return to 350 degrees between batches. Remove and drain on prepared baking sheet. Season with salt. Serve with lemon wedges.
EASY FRIED ZUCCHINI
These are delicious, easy, and can be made from ingredients you already have in the kitchen. They are always a big hit in our home.
Provided by Stephsteph
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Fried Zucchini Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Coat each zucchini slice with egg, then press into cracker crumbs, coating both sides. Shake off excess and place the breaded zucchini onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan fry zucchini until crust browns and zucchini softens, about 3 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 301.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
COUNTRY STIR-FRIED YELLOW AND ZUCCHINI SQUASH
I love squash. I tossed together this veggie concoction and man is it good. I am a vegan, so I have been testing new ideas for recipes. It's super simple and tastes great.
Provided by Wylder
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 2 Cups, 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse/wash the squash before preparing.
- Cut off both ends of each squash.
- Slice the squashes into 1/4 inch chip shapes.
- Slice the larger chips into half moon shapes.
- Spray a pan suitable to stir fry all of the squash in with cooking oil.
- Put all of the squash in the pan and spray some more oil across the squash.
- Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika evenly across the squash.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan and toss everything together in the pan.
- Heat the pan to medium.
- When it starts to sizzle begin stirring occasionally so as not to burn the squash and cook evenly.
- When the water evaporates, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of water.
- Keep tossing occasionally until the squash is half transparent and reasonably soft. (This takes about 15-20 minutes.).
- When the squash is to it's suitable consistancy, remove it from the heat and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1174.6, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 6, Protein 3.3
ZUCCHINI AND WHITE BEAN CAESAR
Ribbons of raw zucchini take well to the Caesar treatment in mostly no-cook dinner. If you have lots of summer squash, this easy summer meal is the answer.
Provided by Rebecca Firkser
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Tear ½ small loaf crusty bread (such as country-style, ciabatta, or baguette) into 1" pieces (you should have about 4 cups). Heat ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add bread and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Whisk together 2 large egg yolks*, 2 large garlic cloves, finely grated, 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, and 3 tsp. Dijon mustard in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, gradually pour in ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, starting drop by drop and increasing to a steady stream. (To keep the bowl from sliding as you whisk, set inside a snugly fitting saucepan or wrap a damp kitchen towel around base of bowl to stabilize.) Whisk until mixture is emulsified and achieves a consistency between heavy cream and mayonnaise. (Alternatively, you can use a food processor, first pulsing egg yolk mixture together, then running the motor while you gradually stream in oil.)
- Finely chop 3 oil-packed anchovy fillets, then sprinkle with salt and use the side of your knife to mash into a paste; scrape into egg yolk mixture. Add 1½ oz. Parmesan, finely grated, ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. kosher salt, and lots of pepper; whisk to combine. Taste dressing and season with more salt and pepper if needed (dressing should be pretty assertive-we're about to add lots of bread, zucchini, and beans).
- Place croutons, 1½ lb. zucchini (about 6 medium), shaved into ribbons lengthwise with a vegetable peeler, and one 15.5-oz. can white beans (such as cannellini, butter, or navy), rinsed, patted dry, in a large bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Divide salad among plates and top with more Parmesan and lemon zest, season with more pepper, and drizzle with more oil if desired. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over. *Raw egg is not recommended for infants, the elderly, pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems...or people who don't like raw eggs. Just use coddled egg yolks instead if needed.
FRIED ZUCCHINI/YELLOW SQUASH (QUICK, EASY AND CHEESY)
I make this at least once a week when our garden is exploding with zucchini and yellow squash. It only takes about 10 minutes and the parmesean cheese makes it wonderful. You can't go wrong with this simple recipe!
Provided by Sarah in New York
Categories High In...
Time 15m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice squash into 1/4 inch slices.
- Melt butter in frying pan over medium heat and add squash.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper and onion powder to taste.
- Flip with a spatula every few minutes until cooked through.
- Sprinkle with parmesean cheese just before serving. It will melt in about 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.8, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 1656.1, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 11.2
Tips:
- Choose firm, ripe squash and zucchini for frying. Avoid vegetables that are soft or have blemishes.
- Cut the squash and zucchini into uniform slices or cubes so that they cook evenly.
- Soak the squash and zucchini slices in salted water for 30 minutes before frying. This will help to remove excess moisture and prevent the vegetables from becoming soggy.
- Dry the squash and zucchini slices thoroughly before frying. This will help to prevent the oil from splattering.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat before adding the squash and zucchini. The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when the vegetables are added.
- Fry the squash and zucchini in batches so that they do not overcrowd the pan. This will help to prevent the vegetables from steaming instead of frying.
- Cook the squash and zucchini until they are tender and golden brown. This may take 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain the squash and zucchini on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the squash and zucchini immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Fried squash and zucchini are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and nutritious. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give fried squash and zucchini a try. You won't be disappointed!
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