Zucchini Fritters With Herbs And Cheese Recipes

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS WITH HERBS AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Toss zucchini, onion and salt in large colander. Let stand 1 hour; squeeze as dry as possible. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Mix in next 6 ingredients.
• Pour vegetable oil into heavy large saucepan to depth of 1 inch. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of saucepan; heat oil over medium-high heat to 350°F. Working in batches, shape zucchini-onion mixture by tablespoonfuls into balls. Add to hot oil. Fry in batches until fritters are brown, turning once, about 3 minutes total. Using slotted spoon, transfer fritters to paper towels to drain. Transfer to platter. Serve with yogurt.

ZUCCHINI, CHEESE AND HERB FRITTERS

Steps:

• Make zucchini batter:
• Stir together zucchini and salt, then drain in a colander set over a bowl, 1 hour.
• Stir together zucchini and remaining fritter ingredients. Season well with freshly ground black pepper. Let mixture stand 15 minutes.
• Fry fritters:
• Heat enough of frying oils to measure 3/4 inch in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 350°F.
• Spoon heaping tablespoons of fritter mixture into oils and fry in small batches without crowding, turning fritters, until golden brown, about 1 minute.
• Transfer fritters with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and return oil to 350°F between batches. Serve hot.

ZUCCHINI & CHEESE FRITTERS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients just until blended.
• Heat enough oil in a pan to cover bottom.
• Drop a spoonful of fritter batter into hot oil and cook until golden brown and crisp.
• Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
• Sprinkle lightly with salt.

ZUCCHINI-PARMESAN CHEESE FRITTERS

Steps:

• Combine zucchini and salt in a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes. Pour mixture onto a clean dish towel or cheesecloth and squeeze to drain completely.
• Whisk egg in a bowl and add flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir in drained zucchini and mix well.
• Heat oil in a medium-sized pan over medium-high heat. Add batter by the tablespoon. Cook fritters until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and salt. Serve immediately with sour cream.

ZUCCHINI WITH SUMMER HERBS

Steps:

• Rinse the zucchini and pat dry. Trim off ends and slice zucchini into 1/8 inch thick slices without peeling. There will be about 6 cups.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium high to high heat. Cook zucchini while shaking and stirring the skillet. Turn the zucchini occasionally with a spatula. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain in a sieve.
• Add butter to the skillet until melted. Return zucchini. Sprinkle with garlic and herbs. Check for salt. Toss and serve.