Zucchini Fritter

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Zucchini Fritter

Course Snack

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of zucchini coarsely grated, about 3 medium sized
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream can sub Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced, about 1 teaspoon
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 green onions minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup of olive oil grapeseed oil, or canola oil
  • Read more: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/zucchini_fritters/#ixzz53Fo2CdZy

Instructions

  • Salt and drain zucchini: Salt the grated zucchini with about 1 teaspoon of salt. Place in a sieve or colander over a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Press down with a wooden spoon to push out more of the water. Wrap in paper towels and try to squeeze out more liquid.
  • Make dipping sauce: While the zucchini is releasing its liquid in step one, make the dipping sauce. Whisk together the sour cream, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt into a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Mix zucchini with egg, flour, green onions, herbs, zest, salt, pepper: Whisk egg in a large bowl. Add the grated zucchini, flour, minced green onions, thyme, basil, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Mix to combine well.
  • Fry zucchini fritters: Heat oil in a large skillet (we recommend a 10-inch cast iron skillet) over medium high heat until the oil is shimmery and hot. Test the oil by flicking a little flour into it. If the flour sizzles it’s ready.
  • Cook the fritters in batches. Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the skillet. Flatten slightly with the back end of a spoon or spatula. Cook, turning once, until browned, 4-6 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Serve immediately, with sour cream dipping sauce.
  • Fritters can be reheated by placing on a sheet pan under a broiler for a minute or two.