Zucchini Cakes With Smoked Trout Recipe

Name: Zucchini Cakes With Smoked Trout
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound zucchini, trimmed, coarsely grated in processor; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons minced shallot; 1 large egg plus 1 large egg white, beaten to blend; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Canola oil (for frying); 1/3 cup (about) sour cream; 2 ounces smoked trout or smoked salmon, broken into 1 x 1/2-inch pieces; Chopped fresh dill

Servings: persons

1 pound zucchini, trimmed, coarsely grated in processor
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 large egg plus 1 large egg white, beaten to blend
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil (for frying)
1/3 cup (about) sour cream
2 ounces smoked trout or smoked salmon, broken into 1 x 1/2-inch pieces
Chopped fresh dill

1
Place zucchini in colander set over bowl; sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Place small plate atop zucchini to weigh down. Let stand 30 minutes to drain.
2
Squeeze zucchini as dry as possible in kitchen towel. Transfer zucchini to medium bowl. Stir in flour, Parmesan, and shallot, then stir in beaten egg mixture and pepper.
3
Line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush large nonstick skillet with enough oil to coat; heat over medium-high heat. Working in batches, drop zucchini mixture into skillet by scant 1 tablespoonfuls, spacing apart. Using spatula, flatten cakes to 2-inch rounds. Cook until golden on bottom, brushing skillet with more oil as needed between batches, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer cakes to prepared baking sheet. DO AHEAD:
4
Place warm zucchini cakes on platter. Top each with small dollop of sour cream and piece of smoked trout. Sprinkle with chopped dill and serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound zucchini, trimmed, coarsely grated in processor, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Cakes With Smoked Trout 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.

Zucchini Cakes With Smoked Trout

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