Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Mock Crab (Zucchini) Cakes




What a great way to use up a fresh zucchini!  I made this recently for the first time and was surprised that they really tasted a lot like crab cake (well, sort of!)  My husband thought they tasted more like actual crab cakes than I did.  But either way I still thought they were still very good!




Here's what you'll need:


 Start by grating up the zucchini.


 Then you'll need to squeeze out the excess moisture.  If you own a salad spinner this works great to get out that moisture.  If not using a clean kitchen towel to squeeze it out works just as well.



Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.


  
Here's the secret ingredient...a little Old Bay Seasoning that will give them the crab cake flavor.




Form into patties and heat oil in skillet.  Cook over medium-high heat on each side until golden brown.




Serve with tartar sauce if you desire



                                        
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Makes 6

Ingredients:

2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/8 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

1.  Grate the zucchini and squeeze out as much of the moisture as possible.
2.  In a medium bowl combine the zucchini, bread crumbs, salt , beaten egg, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, mustard and parsley.
3.  Form into patties.
4.  In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat.  Cook the patties in hot oil about 4 minutes or until golden brown.












  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • - See more at: http://www.mykitchenaddiction.com/2012/07/zucchini-crab-cakes/#sthash.2O9E1K2L.dpuf












  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • - See more at: http://www.mykitchenaddiction.com/2012/07/zucchini-crab-cakes/#sthash.2O9E1K2L.dpuf