Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters

Serves 36 fritters
Inspiration From the mystery novel...

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cups finely grated zucchini (about 1 large zucchini)
  • 1 shallot, minced (or substitute with a small onion)
  • 2 Tsp butter
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 1/4 Cups milk
  • 1 Tbsp butter (melted)
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 Tsp salt
  • freshly ground pepper

Directions

Wash the zucchini and then grate it using the large holes on a box grater. Saute the zucchini with the shallot in 2 tsp of butter until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes
Zucchini Fritters
Measure the flour, salt and pepper and then mix together. Beat the egg, milk and melted butter together and add to the flour mixture. Mix until smooth but do not over beat. Add the zucchini/onion mixture to the batter.
Zucchini Fritters - batter
Drop the batter onto a greased hot griddle (or use a large frying pan) in rounds, approximately 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
Zucchini Fritters
Turn when golden brown. These are nice straight from the griddle to accompany a main course. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
Zucchini Fritters
As an appetizer
As an hors d'oeuvres, spread the room-temperature fritters with:
* salsa topped with a dollop of sour cream, or
* smoked salmon, sour cream and a twist of dill.

These fritters may be made ahead and frozen.