EASY ZUCCHINI CAKES

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Very tasty way to use up those extra zucchini. Don't skip the fresh parsley, it really adds to the flavor. They taste just like crab cakes.

Provided by Renee

Categories Fried Zucchini

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
1 ¼ cups seasoned bread crumbs, divided
1 small onion, chopped
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

Combine zucchini, 1 cup bread crumbs, onion, eggs, butter, parsley, and seafood seasoning in a bowl; mix until well combined.
Form mixture into 4 round cakes. Pat remaining bread crumbs onto both sides of the cakes and transfer to a sheet of waxed paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chilled zucchini cakes until browned, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 974.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g