Whitebait Fritters (Whitebait Substitute)
A shellfish-free take on a New Zealand classic, using shredded zucchini to mimic the texture of whitebait. Crispy and flavorful, these fritters are a delicious appetizer or light lunch.
20m prep + 15m cook4 servingsSafety: 90/100
Contains eggContains wheatSHELLFISH-free
250 cal|8g protein|20g carbs|15g fat|3g fiber
Ingredients
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 2 large Egg
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 tablespoons Dill
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
- 1Grate zucchini using a box grater. Place in a colander and squeeze out excess moisture.
- 2In a bowl, whisk together egg, flour, baking powder, dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- 3Add grated zucchini to the bowl and mix well.
- 4Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 5Drop spoonfuls of the zucchini mixture into the hot oil and flatten slightly.
- 6Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Substitutions
Whitebait →
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