Zucchini Fritters

Yep, another fritter recipe. I have found many here on Zaar, but none quite like this one.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb zucchini, about 2 medium
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon lemon zest
• 10  sprigs flat leaf parsley, leaves only and finely chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2  eggs, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 -4  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Using the large holes of a box grater, grate zucchini into a medium bowl.
2. Add salt, lemon zest, chopped parsley, garlic, pepper and eggs; mix well to combine.
3. Slowly add the flour, stirring so no lumps form.
4. Heat 2 Tbs. olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat until oill sizzles when you drop a small amount of zucchini mixture into the pan.
5. Carefully drop about 2 Tbs zucchini mixture inot pan; repeat, spacing fritters a few inches apart.
6. Reduce heat to medium, and cook fritters until golden, 2-3 minute.
7. Turn fritters, and continue cooking until golden, 2-3 min more.
8. Transfer fritters to a plate; set aside in a warm place.
9. Cook remaining zucchini mixture, adding more oil to pan if necessry.
10. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired and serve.