5 from 3 votes
Cajun Zucchini Fritters
Fight back against excess zucchini with these tasty Cajun Zucchini Fritters. Healthy and savory with an easy remoulade, they pleased even my pickiest child!
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
Calories:
235 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Ingredients
Remoulade
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise light
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ - 1 teaspoon hot sauce depending on taste & variety
- 1 teaspoons capers or chopped pickles
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Fritters
- 1 lb zucchini grated, about 4 cups
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup bell pepper red or green, finely chopped
- ½ cup corn
- 1 teaspoon capers or chopped pickles
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
- hot sauce to taste
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg large
- 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini, toss with salt, then place in a strainer to drain Ideally for a half hour or more.
- While the zucchini is draining, make the remoulade. In a small bowl, mix the remoulade ingredients, then store in the refrigerator until fritters are ready
- To prepare the fritters, pour off the drained zucchini liquid, then wrap the zucchini in a cloth, twist shut and tighten to further squeeze out water.
- Add to the other ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Pour a thin layer of oil into a hot skillet over medium heat. Form the zucchini mixture into small patties (large patties will fall apart) and fry until brown on the first side, about 2-3 minutes. Turn carefully (they are delicate), then fry until the second side is brown.
- Serve warm with the remoulade.
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Notes
- Will serve 4 as an appetizer or a side.
Nutrition Information
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
956mg
(40%)
Potassium
441mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
647IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 956mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 647IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.