Best 8 Pan Fried Zucchini With Lemon Feta Cheese And Parsley Recipes

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Pan fried zucchini with lemon feta cheese and parsley is a mouthwatering dish that combines the flavors of fresh zucchini, tangy lemon, salty feta cheese, and aromatic parsley. This simple yet delectable dish is a perfect side dish or a light lunch or dinner option that can be prepared in just a few minutes. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZUCCHINI PATTIES WITH FETA



Zucchini Patties with Feta image

Provided by Engin Akin

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Egg     Herb     Onion     Vegetable     Appetizer     Fry     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Yogurt     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes about 18 patties

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups coarsely grated zucchini (from about 3 medium)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup (or more) all purpose flour
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup (about) olive oil
1/2 cup (about) corn oil
Plain Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Toss zucchini and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to sieve. Press out excess liquid; place zucchini in dry bowl. Mix in egg, yolk, 1/2 cup flour, cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix in parsley, onions, and dill. If batter is very wet, add more flour by spoonfuls.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons corn oil in large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into skillet. Fry patties until golden, 5 minutes per side, adding more olive oil and corn oil as needed. Transfer to paper towels. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Place on baking sheet, cover, and chill. Rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven 12 minutes. Serve with yogurt.

EASY PAN-FRIED ZUCCHINI



Easy Pan-Fried Zucchini image

Breaded and pan-fried zucchini is a quick and easy side for meat, or you can serve it as a vegetarian main with other vegetables and a salad.

Provided by Caroline

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 zucchini, peeled and sliced
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs, or more as needed
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Rub zucchini slices with garlic.
  • Place flour, egg, and bread crumbs separately in 3 small bowls. Turn zucchini slices in flour, dusting off excess. Dip in egg and turn in bread crumbs.
  • Heat oil in a skillet and pan-fry breaded zucchini in batches on both sides until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 86.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

FRIED ZUCCHINI WITH CRISPY LEMONS AND CRISPY HERBS



Fried Zucchini with Crispy Lemons and Crispy Herbs image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 large eggs
5 medium zucchini, ends trimmed and cut lengthwise into 10 wedges (like pickle spears)
Kosher salt
4 cups canola oil
2 large lemons, one cut into very thin rounds and pitted and the other cut into wedges
8 to 10 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 sprigs fresh basil
4 to 6 sprigs fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Combine the panko, plain breadcrumbs, Parmesan and cayenne in a medium bowl. Whisk together the eggs with 1 tablespoon cold water in another medium bowl. Arrange the zucchini in a single layer on a baking sheet, flesh-side up, and sprinkle with salt. Submerge the zucchini wedges in the egg mixture. Remove the pieces one by one, shaking off the excess egg, then roll in the breadcrumbs, pressing well so they are coated on all sides and the breadcrumbs adhere. Arrange in a single layer on the same baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
  • Fry the lemon and herbs: Pour the oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot with a fitted lid and attach a deep-fry thermometer. Heat to 325 degrees F.
  • Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Drop the thin lemon rounds into the oil and fry until lightly browned and crisped, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon and spread on one half of the lined baking sheet to cool.
  • Raise the oil to 350 degrees F. Herbs tend to splatter when they hit hot oil, so have the fitted lid for the pot ready in one hand. Dry any excess moisture from the herbs, then drop the parsley and the basil in the oil with your other hand and immediately cover and fry until they turn darker green, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with the slotted spoon and spread on the other half of the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Repeat the same process with the oregano.
  • Bring the oil back to 350 degrees F. Test the oil by dropping in one piece of zucchini. It should rise to the surface fairly quickly, begin to bubble and fry gradually. Line two baking sheets with kitchen towels. Drop half the zucchini into the oil and gently, slowly "swirl" the oil with the slotted spoon as they fry so they cook evenly. Cook until light to medium brown, 2 to 3 minutes, then remove them slowly with the slotted spoon and lay them out on a kitchen towel to cool. Sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining zucchini.
  • Layer the zucchini with the herbs and lemon slices on a large serving plate, and serve with the lemon wedges.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH FETA



Sauteed Zucchini with Feta image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large zucchini, thinly sliced in rounds
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped parsley or basil
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 cup crumbled feta

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet, heat the oil on low. Slowly saute the zucchini and garlic, with a little salt, until golden and slightly caramelized, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in parsley or basil, cilantro and feta.

PAN-FRIED FISH WITH LEMON AND ZUCCHINI



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Enjoy a meatless Friday (or Monday or Thursday or whatever) with a great pan-fried fish with lemon recipe made with fresh zucchini and parsley. Pan-Fried Fish with Lemon and Zucchini is great with tilapia, catfish or haddock fillets.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lemons, divided
1/3 cup KRAFT Italian Vinaigrette Dressing made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
2 zucchini, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
4 tilapia fillets (1 lb.)
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Cut 1 lemon into 4 wedges; reserve for serving with the cooked fish. Grate enough zest from remaining lemon to measure 1 Tbsp.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add zucchini; cook 4 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add onions; cook and stir 1 min. Spoon into bowl; cover to keep warm.
  • Heat remaining dressing in same skillet. Add fish; cook 2 to 3 min. on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork. Transfer fish to platter.
  • Return cooked vegetables to skillet. Add lemon zest; cook and stir 1 min. Spoon over fish.
  • Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI, FETA AND FRIED LEMON



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This is a less saucy, more pasta-salad-like pasta, which is to say it's best served at room temperature after being carted to an outdoor location and eaten directly from the container. The zucchini mixture should be deeply flavorful and concentrated, rather than loose or watery. If you're looking for something saucier, add more olive oil (not pasta water) as needed to coat each piece of pasta before serving.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces pasta, such as spaghetti or bucatini
Kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 cup walnut pieces (optional)
2 large shallots, 1 medium onion or 1 large leek (white and light green parts), thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons capers
1 1/4 pounds zucchini (about 2 medium), thinly sliced
2 ounces feta, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
1 cup parsley or dill leaves, or a mix, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse pasta with cool water to stop cooking and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking; set aside.
  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add walnuts, if using, and toss to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until walnuts are toasted and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or strainer, transfer the walnuts to a small bowl (leaving the oil behind) and season with salt; set aside.
  • Add shallots and lemon to the oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until both the shallots and lemons are totally softened and have begun to caramelize, 5 to 8 minutes. Add capers and stir to coat in the oil, letting them sizzle a minute or two.
  • Add zucchini and season with salt and pepper. (Do not be alarmed at the amount of zucchini in the skillet; it will cook down by about half.) Cook, stirring occasionally, until much of the water has evaporated from the zucchini and it has totally softened, become translucent and is beginning to brown at the edges, 10 to 15 minutes. (This mixture should be very flavorful and lightly saucy.)
  • Remove pan from heat and add pasta, tossing to coat. (If your skillet is very full, you can always transfer everything to a large bowl and toss to coat there.) Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl and top with toasted walnuts, feta and herbs, finishing with a drizzle of olive oil.

PAN-FRIED ZUCCHINI WITH LEMON, FETA CHEESE, AND PARSLEY



Pan-Fried Zucchini with Lemon, Feta Cheese, and Parsley image

A wonderful evocative taste of the Mediterranean, this quick and easy starter takes no time to prepare. Just leave it for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

Provided by sevasta

Categories     Fried Zucchini

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

olive oil, divided, or more as needed
2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
½ lemon, zested and juiced
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet and cook zucchini slices in batches until soft and lightly browned on each side, about 5 minutes per batch.
  • Combine 4 tablespoons olive oil, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl. Arrange zucchini on a plate and drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 45.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 242.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

GREEK TOMATO FETA FRITTERS (DOMATOKEFTETHES)



Greek Tomato Feta Fritters (Domatokeftethes) image

I'm showing you my take on domatokeftethes. These are incredibly delicious, versatile, and inexpensive, and they make a perfect summertime appetizer. Serve with freshly squeezed lemon, tzatziki sauce, or just plain Greek yogurt seasoned with raw minced garlic and lemon juice to taste.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Greek Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups diced fresh tomatoes with juices
½ cup packed grated zucchini
⅓ cup sliced green onions
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
¾ cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed
¾ teaspoon baking powder
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Stir together tomatoes, zucchini, green onions, kosher salt, sugar, black pepper, oregano, and cayenne in a bowl to combine.
  • Let sit for 15 minutes for the sugar and salt to draw out liquids from the vegetables.
  • Stir the tomato mixture; add parsley, mint, and basil. Crumble in feta cheese. Add flour and baking powder; mix with a spoon until combined. Batter should be relatively loose but will hold its shape on a spoon. If too loose, add more flour; if too dry, add some water until desired consistency is reached.
  • Wrap the bowl in plastic wrap and let chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), or use a deep fryer.
  • Place heaping tablespoonfuls of batter in the hot oil; reduce heat to medium. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Flip once more and fry for an additional 30 seconds, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1298.9 mg

Tips:

  • Choose small to medium-sized zucchini for a tender texture.
  • Slice the zucchini thinly and evenly so that they cook evenly.
  • Heat the pan over medium-high heat to ensure a good sear on the zucchini.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan, as this will prevent the zucchini from browning properly.
  • Season the zucchini with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the lemon juice, feta cheese, and parsley towards the end of cooking to preserve their flavors and freshness.
  • Serve the zucchini immediately while it is still hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Pan-fried zucchini with lemon, feta cheese, and parsley is a simple yet flavorful dish that makes a great side dish or light lunch. The combination of crispy zucchini, tangy lemon, salty feta, and fresh parsley creates a delicious and satisfying meal. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences by adjusting the amount of lemon juice, feta cheese, and parsley. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your pan, and get ready to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal!

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