Zucchini Fritters(Serves 4) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. zucchini (about 2 medium)
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. freshly grated lemon zest (1 lemon), plus 1 lemon for garnish, cut into 8 edges (optional)
10 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley (stems removed and leaves finely chopped, plus more sprigs for garnish; optional)
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 to 4 Tbsp. olive oil

Preparation

Using the large holes of a box grater, grate zucchini into a medium bowl. Add salt, lemon zest, chopped parsley, garlic, pepper and eggs. Mix well to combine. Slowly add flour, stirring so no lumps form. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saut pan over medium-high heat until oil sizzles when you drop a small amount of zucchini mixture into the pan. Carefully drop about 2 tablespoons zucchini mixture into pan; repeat, spacing fritters a few inches apart.