Best Zucchini Cakes Recipes

CONNIE'S ZUCCHINI "CRAB" CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine zucchini, egg, and butter or margarine. Stir in seasoned crumbs, minced onion, and seasoning. Mix well.
• Shape mixture into patties. Dredge in flour.
• In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium high heat until hot. Fry patties in oil until golden brown on both sides.

SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI CAKES (PAULA DEEN RECIPE)

Steps:

• Grate zucchini and squash with a fine grater.
• Press between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
• In a medium bowl, combine grated zucchini and squash and the next 7 ingredients.
• Shape mixture into 2 inch patties, pressing together firmly.
• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Cook squash and zucchini cakes 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.

ZUCCHINI QUINOA CAKES

Steps:

• For the zucchini quinoa cakes: In a small saucepot, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil. Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked, 10 to 12 minutes. Spread onto a baking sheet to cool, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, grate the zucchini and squash. Transfer to a kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
• In a large bowl, mix together the cooled quinoa, grated zucchini and squash, chives, dill, mustard, garlic and lemon zest. Add the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper and eggs and mix together well.
• Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet until hot. Spoon nine 2 tablespoon-size scoops of the batter into the skillet and flatten slightly. Cook until golden on the bottom, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on the other side. Remove to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining batter.
• For the herbed yogurt: Mix together the yogurt, dill, parsley, salt, pepper and lemon zest in a medium bowl.
• Transfer the cakes to a platter, top with a dollop of the herbed yogurt and garnish with a sprig of dill.
• To make the cakes in advance: Place the cakes on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven at 170 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

ZUCCHINI CAKES "CRAB CAKES" FOR THE POOR MAN'S BUDGET

Steps:

• Spread grated zucchini on a kitchen towel and roll up. Twist towel to wring out as much liquid as possible. If you fail to do this, your cakes will be too wet.
• In a large bowl, combine zucchini and butter. Stir in bread crumbs, onion, Old Bay, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine.
• Coat your hands in oil, and shape mixture into patties. Coat each patty in flour. In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Fry patties until golden brown on both sides. (About 3-5 min per side).

ZUCCHINI CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute zucchini and onion in 1 teaspoon oil until tender. In a small bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, mustard, thyme, cayenne and zucchini mixture. Fold in crab. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., With floured hands, shape mixture into four 3/4-in.-thick patties. In the same skillet, cook crab cakes in remaining oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

ZUCCHINI CAKES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the zucchini, bread crumbs, egg, onion, butter, mustard and seafood seasoning; mix well. Shape into five patties. Dip in cracker crumbs. Heat oil in a large skillet; fry patties for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

BONNIE'S ZUCCHINI (CRAB) CAKES

Steps:

• 1. PREPARE THE ZUCHINNI Peel the zuchinni and grate it with a hand grater, and place zucchini in a small shallow bowl.
• 2. MIX INGREDIENTS Add the beaten eggs, chopped onion, butter, dry mustard, Old Bay seasoning and Panko bread crumbs. Mix gently until combined. Form into a dozen cakes about 3 inches in diameter.
• 3. Fry the cakes in the vegetable oil in an electric skillet, medium-high heat, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to platter and sprinkle with kosher salt.
• 4. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

ZESTY ZUCCHINI CORN CAKES

Steps:

• In large bowl, stir together zucchini, corn, onion, egg, Bisquick mix, milk, salt and pepper.
• Grease griddle or skillet with oil, or use nonstick griddle; heat over medium heat (350°F). For each corn cake, pour 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
• Serve corn cakes topped with sour cream and tomatoes. Garnish with basil.

FAUX CRAB CAKES (ZUCCHINI FRITTERS)

Steps:

• 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.

TUNA ZUCCHINI CAKES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Remove from heat., Add tuna, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, zucchini, eggs, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper to onion mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six 1/2-in.-thick patties; coat with remaining bread crumbs. , In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and heated through.

ZUCCHINI CAKES

Steps:

• Grate 2 zucchini and reserve 2 whole for another use. Put the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze well to remove the excess water.
• In a large bowl combine the zucchini, baking mix, onion, eggs and garlic and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well to thoroughly combine.
• Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Using a 1/4 cup measure drop about 6 to 8 portions of the zucchini mixture into the skillet. Fry on both sides until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper lined sheet pan.
• In a small bowl mix together the sour cream and parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the zucchini cakes on a serving platter and serve with the sour cream.
• In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the shortening with a pastry knife or fork until the mixture is well blended.

CHOCOLATE-ZUCCHINI CAKES WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together butter, sugar, salt, and egg until combined. Add vanilla, zucchini, and sour cream and stir until incorporated. Sift flour and cocoa powder into bowl and stir until combined. Stir in chocolate.
• Spray 2 mini muffin pans with cooking spray. Fill each cup with 2 tablespoons batter and top with a walnut. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes. Let muffins cool slightly in pans on wire racks before serving.

ZUCCHINI MOCK CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In large bowl combine zucchini, egg and butter.
• Stir in bread crumbs, onion, celery and seasonings.
• Mix well.
• Add tuna and fold in Can add another egg if needed.
• Shape into patties and dredge with flour mixture.
• In med. skillet, heated, add oil to it.
• brown patties until golden brown on both sides.
• Serve with tarter sauce on buns. Add lettuce, tomato and red onion slices to top the burges. Also serve with dill dip (like mayonnaise on the bun).

ZUCCHINI-SALMON CAKES

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Add half each of the mayo and garlic; mix well. Shape into 12 (1/2-inch-thick) patties. Refrigerate 30 min.
• Cook patties, in batches, in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 8 min. or until golden brown on both sides, turning carefully after 4 min.
• Mix remaining mayo and garlic until blended. Serve with salmon cakes.

GREEK ZUCCHINI CAKES

Steps:

• Combine the grated zucchini and kosher salt. Set aside for 5 minutes (no more, or it will be mush). Rinse in cold water and squeeze dry in a kitchen towel or press in a strainer or colander until dry.
• Combine the cheese, egg, green onions, flour, pine nuts, dill, oregano, garlic, and pepper in a large bowl; fold in the zucchini. Form into 24 small cakes (about 2 tablespoons of mixture for each) and saute in olive oil, turning once, until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

SUMMER SALMON CAKES WITH ZUCCHINI FENNEL SLAW

Steps:

• Whisk together mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, chives, mustard, cayenne, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
• Stir together salmon, crackers, 3/4 cup zucchini, and half of mayonnaise mixture in another bowl.
• Add fennel and remaining zucchini and lemon juice to mayonnaise mixture in medium bowl and toss to combine slaw.
• Form salmon mixture into 2 (3-inch) patties. Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot, then cook salmon cakes, carefully turning once, until golden and salmon is just cooked through, about 6 minutes total.
• Serve with slaw.

CORN AND ZUCCHINI CAKES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• In a large bowl, combine the creamed corn, zucchini, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cornmeal and stir until well combined.
• Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Using a ¼ cup (30 grams) measuring cup, scoop the batter into pancakes on the baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 minutes. Flip and brush with olive oil, then bake for another 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.
• Serve with avocado crema and scallions.
• Enjoy!

BAKED ZUCCHINI CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
• In a large bowl combine zucchini, bread crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, mustard and Old Bay Seasoning. Mix well and form into patties. Place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 minutes and turn patties. Bake for another 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

ZUCCHINI CAKES

Steps:

• Place grated zucchini in a colander; sprinkle with salt and let stand 30 minutes. Press with paper towels to remove as much liquid as possible; zucchini should be fairly dry and reduced to about 2 cups.
• Mix egg, zucchini, bread crumbs, green onions, bell pepper, seafood seasoning, mustard, mayonnaise, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Form into 8 patties, 3 to 4 inches across.
• Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

EASY ZUCCHINI CAKES

Steps:

• Combine zucchini, 1 cup bread crumbs, onion, eggs, butter, parsley, and seafood seasoning in a bowl; mix until well combined.
• Form mixture into 4 round cakes. Pat remaining bread crumbs onto both sides of the cakes and transfer to a sheet of waxed paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chilled zucchini cakes until browned, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels before serving.