FAUX CRAB CAKES (ZUCCHINI FRITTERS)
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
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.
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21 Suchanda Biswas
[email protected]I've made these fritters several times now, and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover zucchini, and they're always delicious.
tntguy
[email protected]These fritters are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them!
Rorry Short
[email protected]I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and these fritters definitely fit the bill. They're delicious, healthy, and easy to make.
Shedrack Kahama
[email protected]These faux crab cakes are a great appetizer or main course. I served them with a side of tartar sauce and they were a hit!
Bright Emmanuel
[email protected]I love that these fritters are baked instead of fried. It makes them a healthier option, but they're still just as delicious.
John Wisman
[email protected]These fritters are so easy to make! I had them on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Cherie Vivi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but these fritters were surprisingly good. The zucchini flavor was very mild, and the fritters were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Razercrest 0615
[email protected]These faux crab cakes are a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I had a bunch of zucchini that was about to go bad, so I decided to make these fritters. They turned out so well!
Stacey Buchan
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate more vegetables into my diet. These zucchini fritters are a great way to do that - they're packed with zucchini and other healthy ingredients, and they're absolutely delicious.
Ram Kumar Rai
[email protected]These faux crab cakes were a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone raved about how delicious and flavorful they were.