Zucchini-Scallion Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb zucchini, coarsely grated (about 2 medium)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 large egg
2 scallions, finely chopped
1/2 cup flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 cup canola oil
sour cream, for serving
salt

Preparation

Place zucchini in a colander set in sink, and toss with the 1 teaspoon coarse salt; let drain 10 minutes; press out as much liquid as possible.
Whisk egg in large bowl; mix in zucchini, scallions, flour and the pepper until combined.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook fritters in batches; drop mounds of batter (2 tablespoons each) into skillet; flatten slightly, cook, turning once, until browned, 4 to 6 minutes.
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; sprinkle with salt to taste; repeat with remaining batter, serve immediatly, with sour cream.