Recipes
Light Battered Zucchini Blossoms
Published on July 19, 2023
This deep love for the earth and sustainable living is a gift that keeps on giving, bringing farm-to-table freshness into our meals. For food lovers seeking a simple yet divine way to celebrate seasonal ingredients, fried zucchini blossoms is a must-try. Whether you’re passionate about organic cooking or just love garden-fresh flavors, this dish is sure to delight your taste buds!
Light Battered Zucchini Blossoms
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1” vegetable oil or peanut oil
- ½ cup flour
- ¾ cup club soda (could put a splash of bubbly or beer if you have open)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Pinch of salt (because the parmesan is salty)
- Fresh ground pepper
- Zest from a lemon and Fresh thyme for finishing touch
- 12 zucchini blossoms (male blossoms, keep the stems on them too)
Directions
- Heat 1” oil to 350 degrees in cast iron skillet or deep pan (make room so no overcrowding).
- Combine flour, parmesan, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. In another bowl whisk together egg, garlic, club soda and add to flour mixture until smooth.One at a time dredge the blossom and stem into the batter and gently shake off excess.
- Place them gently into the oil, careful not to crowd the pan. Cook, flipping once with a slotted spoon. They should be golden after 2-4 minutes total. Place on a paper towel to allow the blossoms to drain a bit.
- Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with fresh thyme, lemon zest and sea salt (not too much salt).
Serve hot with your chilled Sean Minor Sauvignon Blanc.
