Faux Crab Cakes (Zucchini Fritters) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups coarsely grated zucchini
salt
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise or 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
vegetable oil, for frying

Preparation

Place grated zucchini in a colander; sprinkle lightly with salt. Let zucchini sit for about 30 minutes, allowing it to drain. Squeeze to remove additional liquid - zucchini should be fairly dry.
Place zucchini and bread crumbs in a large bowl and mix together.
Place egg, Old Bay, Dijon, mayo, lemon juice and parsley in a small bowl. Mix well.
Pour egg mixture into zucchini-bread crumb mixture, and mix gently and thoroughly. Form into 8 patties the size of crab cakes. Heat a small amount of oil in a saute pan, and cook patties on both sides, browning well.
Serve with tartar sauce, chopped capers, fresh basil and/or lemon wedges. Goes really well with halved sun gold or cherry tomatoes.