Faux Crab Cakes (Zucchini Fritters) Recipe

Name: Faux Crab Cakes (Zucchini Fritters)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
Place zucchini and bread crumbs in a large bowl and mix together.
3
Place egg, Old Bay, Dijon, mayo, lemon juice and parsley in a small bowl. Mix well.
4
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.
5
Serve with tartar sauce, chopped capers, fresh basil and/or lemon wedges. Goes really well with halved sun gold or cherry tomatoes.

180

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups coarsely grated zucchini, salt, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Faux Crab Cakes (Zucchini Fritters) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Faux Crab Cakes (Zucchini Fritters)

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