Fried Zucchini Flowers with Alici e Limone Recipe

Name: Fried Zucchini Flowers with Alici e Limone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound golden creamer potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 12 zucchini flowers; 1 egg; 1/4 pound marinated anchovy fillets, rinsed, drained, and roughly chopped; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

1
Boil potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes, until soft but not water-logged.
2
Drain, allow to cool 10 minutes, and mash to a somewhat smooth consistency.
3
Add the egg, anchovies, scallions, 4 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, thyme and salt and pepper, to taste.
4
Pick through open zucchini flowers to remove stamens and check for bugs.
5
Using a small teaspoon, stuff each blossom with 2 teaspoons of the filling.
6
In a 10 to 12-inch non-stick saute pan, heat the olive oil until smoking.
7
Place 4 flowers into the pan at a time and cook until golden brown on both sides.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Arrange 3 blossoms on each of 4 warmed dinner plates and serve immediately, with bruschetta drizzled with best-quality extra-virgin olive oil, and lemon wedges.

319

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 1 pound golden creamer potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 12 zucchini flowers, 1 egg, 1/4 pound marinated anchovy fillets, rinsed, drained, and roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Fried Zucchini Flowers with Alici e Limone falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fried Zucchini Flowers with Alici e Limone

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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