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Appetizer: Poor Man's Crab Cakes

Source of Recipe

Cooking with Paula Deen


Recipe Introduction

"These zucchini cakes from Thelma Mays are so good, you won't even miss the crabmeat. Serve them with a dollop of sour cream on top, and you've got a beautiful — and inexpensive — appetizer."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ ½ cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry (about one large)
â—¦ 1 cup panko
â—¦ 2 tablespoons grated onion
â—¦ 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
â—¦ 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
â—¦ 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
â—¦ 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
â—¦ Vegetable oil, for frying
â—¦ Garnish: sour cream, shredded zucchini


Recipe

In a large bowl, combine zucchini, bread crumbs, onion, flour, mayonnaise, and Old Bay. Add eggs, stirring to combine. Shape mixture into ten even patties.

In a large skillet, pour enough oil to make a thin layer in bottom of skillet. Heat over medium-high heat.

Cook patties in hot oil, in batches, if necessary, for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with sour cream and shredded zucchini, if desired. Serve immediately.

Makes 10 servings