Best Shredded Zucchini Recipes

SALT COD FRITTERS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE, SPICY ORANGE CHILI SAUCE, PINEAPPLE CHUTNEY AND SHREDDED ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the salt cod in 1 gallon of water for 24 hours, changing the water 2 to 3 times until the cod no longer tastes of salt.
• Place the oil in a pot a third of the way full. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with paper towels. Remove the cod from the water, pat dry and roughly chop. Place the cod in a food processor and pulse until shredded.
• Remove the cod, squeeze with hands to remove excess water and place the cod in a bowl.
• Place the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl, mix. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk and eggs and add to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Add the cod and cilantro to the batter, folding to incorporate. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cod batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and the fritters are cooked, about 3 minutes, turning the fritters over while cooking. Place the cod on the lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining cod batter.
• Serve the salt cod fritters with Creamy Mustard Sauce, Spicy Orange Chili Sauce, Pineapple Chutney and Shredded Zucchini Salad.
• Place the sour cream, mustard, coriander seeds, honey and gherkins into a bowl, mix, season with salt, cover and place in fridge until serving.
• Place the salt, sugar, vinegar, green chile, red chile, orange and red onions into a blender and puree until smooth.
• Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the red onions and saute until tender and translucent. Add the pineapple, sugar, vinegar and fennel seeds and stir. Cook until the pineapple has softened slightly and the juices have reduced, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt.
• Place the red onions, lime juice and salt in a bowl. Stir and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes, cilantro and zucchini to the bowl and mix.

FETTUCCINE WITH SHREDDED ZUCCHINI, FRESH RICOTTA, AND LEMON ZEST

Steps:

• Place a large pot of water over high heat. When the water is at a rolling boil, add a big pinch of salt, drop in the fettucine, and stir. Cook the pasta, stirring from time to time, according to package directions for al dente, usually about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is warm, add the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute. Add the lemon zest and cook for 30 seconds longer. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the zucchini, and cook, stirring, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove and reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and quickly toss with the zucchini, parsley, and mint. Spoon on the ricotta and toss lightly again, add small amounts of the cooking water to lighten the cheese to the consistency you like, and serve.

SHREDDED ZUCCHINI TOTS

Steps:

• Place zucchini in a colander or strainer set over a bowl and sprinkle a pinch of salt over the top; let liquid drain from zucchini for 1 hour. Press zucchini with a paper towel to remove any excess liquid.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a mini-muffin pan with cooking spray.
• Stir zucchini, bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, onion, eggs, black pepper, oregano, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, rosemary, garlic powder, and sage together in a large bowl. Spoon zucchini mixture into prepared muffin cups, filling each cup and flattening mixture to be even with the top of the muffin pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

SHREDDED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Shred zucchini on coarsest side of grater Heat oil in large skillet, add zucchini and garlic Saute on medium heat, tossing often for about 5 mins or until excess moisture has evaporated Add the dill and grated feta Serve immediately.
• The zucchini should be bright green and firm-tender.

SHRIMP W/SHREDDED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• shred zucchini with manual shredder or in processor, lengthwise.
• layer in a colander and sprinkle with salt while you prepare the shrimp.
• rinse zucchini and drain well.
• in a skillet melt 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp oil, add zucchini and cook 3 minutes,add salt& pepper, remove and set aside.
• melt remaining butter and oil, add shrimp and garlic, cook until shrimp turns pink, 3 minutes.
• add broth, bring to a boil, add red pepper and parsley, cook 1 minute more.
• serve shrimp over zucchini.

SHREDDED ZUCCHINI AND CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Using a food processor, coarsely shred zucchini, carrot and onion. Drain any excess liquid.
• Combine shredded vegetables, raisins, yogurt, peanuts, dill and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Serve on lettuce leaves.

SHREDDED ZUCCHINI AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl combine the zucchini, onion, tomato and garlic. Drain and rinse the beans and add them to the salad; add the seasonings and toss gently. In a small cup combine the lemon juice and olive oil and stir. Pour over the salad and once again give a toss.

FETTUCCINE WITH SHREDDED ZUCCHINI, FRESH RICOTTA, AND LEMON ZEST RECIPE | EPICURIOUS.COM

Steps:

• Place a large pot of water over high heat. When the water is at a rolling boil, add a big pinch of salt, drop in the fettucine, and stir. Cook the pasta, stirring from time to time, according to package directions for al dente, usually about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is warm, add the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute. Add the lemon zest and cook for 30 seconds longer. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the zucchini, and cook, stirring, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove and reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and quickly toss with the zucchini, parsley, and mint. Spoon on the ricotta and toss lightly again, add small amounts of the cooking water to lighten the cheese to the consistency you like, and serve.
• cook's note
• Zucchini is easy to shred on the large holes of a box grater, with the shredding attachment of a food processor, or with a mandoline.
• Excerpted from Sylvia's Table by Liz Neumark with Carole Lalli. Copyright © 2013 by Liz Neumark. Excerpted by permission of Knopf, a division of Random House LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

FETTUCCINE WITH SHREDDED ZUCCHINI, FRESH RICOTTA, AND LEMON ZEST

Steps:

• Place a large pot of water over high heat. When the water is at a rolling boil, add a big pinch of salt, drop in the fettucine, and stir. Cook the pasta, stirring from time to time, according to package directions for al dente, usually about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is warm, add the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute. Add the lemon zest and cook for 30 seconds longer. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the zucchini, and cook, stirring, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove and reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and quickly toss with the zucchini, parsley, and mint. Spoon on the ricotta and toss lightly again, add small amounts of the cooking water to lighten the cheese to the consistency you like, and serve.
• cook's note Zucchini is easy to shred on the large holes of a box grater, with the shredding attachment of a food processor, or with a mandoline.
• Excerpted from Sylvia's Table by Liz Neumark with Carole Lalli. Copyright © 2013 by Liz Neumark. Excerpted by permission of Knopf, a division of Random House LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.