Craving delectable crab cakes but looking for a more sustainable and budget-friendly option? Look no further than these remarkable Faux Crab Cakes and Zucchini Fritters! These innovative recipes offer a delightful twist on classic seafood dishes, using simple yet flavorful ingredients to create culinary masterpieces.
In the Faux Crab Cakes recipe, succulent zucchini takes center stage, standing in for traditional crab meat. Blended with aromatic herbs, zesty lemon, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning, these patties are golden-brown and crispy on the outside, with a soft and tender interior. Served with a luscious tartar sauce, they're a delightful homage to the flavors of the sea.
The Zucchini Fritters recipe presents a symphony of flavors and textures. Shredded zucchini, onion, and carrot are combined with a medley of herbs and spices, creating a flavorful batter. Pan-fried until golden brown, these fritters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a burst of freshness from the vegetables. Accompanied by a tangy dipping sauce, they make for an irresistible snack or side dish.
Whether you're a seafood enthusiast, a vegetarian seeking plant-based alternatives, or simply a lover of delicious and creative cuisine, these Faux Crab Cakes and Zucchini Fritters are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the recipes and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the bounty of nature's offerings.
ZUCCHINI "CRAB" CAKES
These crab cakes are made with shredded zucchini instead of crab but they taste like regular crab cakes!
Provided by Kirbie
Categories Appetizer
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, add zucchini, eggs, breadcrumbs, Old Bay, black pepper, mayonnaise and parsley. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
- Scoop out 1/3 cup (packed) of zucchini batter. Press the zucchini firmly into the cup. You want to make sure you really compact the zucchini batter so that the cakes don't fall apart. Flip the measuring cup upside down to release the zucchini cake onto a sheet of parchment paper. The zucchini should slide out still holding its form from the cup. Repeat with remaining zucchini batter.
- In a medium skillet, add oil and bring to medium high heat. Depending on the size of your pan you may need more oil. You need a little more than 1/4 inch of oil so that the oil reaches the halfway point on the zucchini cakes during cooking. Gently slide a few of the crab cakes into the hot oil and cook a few minutes on each side until they are golden and crispy on both sides. Place cooked crab cakes onto a paper towel to soak up some of the excess oil. Repeat until all crab cakes are cooked. Serve crab cakes while they are still warm, with tartar sauce and fresh lemon juice.
BONNIE'S ZUCCHINI (CRAB) CAKES
This is a delicious zucchini (crab) cake side dish and a great way to use up the surplus of zucchini from your gardens! Great served with any entree, including seafood. Enjoy! The photo is my own and so is this humble recipe.
Provided by BonniE !
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. PREPARE THE ZUCHINNI Peel the zuchinni and grate it with a hand grater, and place zucchini in a small shallow bowl.
- 2. MIX INGREDIENTS Add the beaten eggs, chopped onion, butter, dry mustard, Old Bay seasoning and Panko bread crumbs. Mix gently until combined. Form into a dozen cakes about 3 inches in diameter.
- 3. Fry the cakes in the vegetable oil in an electric skillet, medium-high heat, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to platter and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- 4. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
FAKE CRAB CAKES
These simple, all-natural fake crab cakes are quickly made from shredded zucchini, seafood seasoning, egg, and bread crumbs.
Provided by Butch Chaney
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Fried Zucchini Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine zucchini, egg, bread crumbs, and seafood seasoning in a bowl. Form into 2 patties.
- Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Fry patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 935.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CONNIE'S ZUCCHINI "CRAB" CAKES
These really taste like crab cakes but without the crab, and are a really good way to utilize that bumper crop of zucchini!
Provided by Patti Jo
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine zucchini, egg, and butter or margarine. Stir in seasoned crumbs, minced onion, and seasoning. Mix well.
- Shape mixture into patties. Dredge in flour.
- In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium high heat until hot. Fry patties in oil until golden brown on both sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 319.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
FAUX CRAB CAKES (ZUCCHINI FRITTERS)
These are a vegetarian dream come true! It is remarkable how much these taste like crab cakes, particularly if patties are small and thin. Recipe is adapted from John Shields, chef/owner of Gertrude's, Baltimore, Md. and appears in the cookbook, "Cooking Fresh From the Mid-Atlantic", edited by Fran McManus & Wendy Rickard. Allow 30 minutes for the zucchini to drain.
Provided by blucoat
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 8 patties
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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.
- Place zucchini and bread crumbs in a large bowl and mix together.
- Place egg, Old Bay, Dijon, mayo, lemon juice and parsley in a small bowl. Mix well.
- 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.
- Serve with tartar sauce, chopped capers, fresh basil and/or lemon wedges. Goes really well with halved sun gold or cherry tomatoes.
ZUCCHINI CRAB CAKES
Fried to golden perfection, these nicely seasoned cakes from Jacqui Correa of Landing, New Jersey, are loaded with fresh zucchini and succulent crabmeat.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 4 crab cakes.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute zucchini and onion in 1 teaspoon oil until tender. In a small bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, mustard, thyme, cayenne and zucchini mixture. Fold in crab. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., With floured hands, shape mixture into four 3/4-in.-thick patties. In the same skillet, cook crab cakes in remaining oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Use a food processor to grate the zucchini. This will help to ensure that the zucchini is finely grated and will create a more uniform batter.
- Squeeze out the excess moisture from the zucchini. This will help to prevent the fritters from becoming too wet and falling apart.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the fritters tough.
- Use a large skillet to cook the fritters. This will help to prevent them from overcrowding and sticking together.
- Cook the fritters over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
- Serve the fritters with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include tartar sauce, ranch dressing, or ketchup.
Conclusion:
These faux crab cakes are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy zucchini. They are perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and they can also be served as an appetizer. The fritters are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you have some zucchini on hand, give this recipe a try!
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