Zucchini "Crab" Cakes

Ingredients:


2 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced onion
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying

Directions:

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 heat until hot. Fry patties in oil until golden brown on both sides.


Note: this is the way the recipe was when I found it. I have tried many different things to make it even better....Like:

Instead of using eggs I use a Cajun Crab Dip that we have in our grocery stores. It kinda serves as a binder and has all the good flavors of a crab cake in it.

I always use Panko Bread crumbs instead of flour to dredge in before frying.

Also I like Ritz Crackers instead of Bread Crumbs.

and I like to add a grated bell pepper or any other kind of hot pepper and a little Worcestershire to taste and some extra Old Bay.

This is one of our favorite ways to eat Zucchini other that just sauteing it. Go ahead and try it and if you come up with a better way to improve it...please let me know....

This is a wonderful recipe. You don't even miss the crab however, I've tried adding lump and/or can crab meat. I've also added cheddar cheese. All ways are good.