Cajun Zucchini Fritters

Have you heard the joke about zucchini?  Something like… in the city you need to lock your car doors to keep people from stealing your car.  In the country, you need to lock your car to keep people from leaving zucchini on your back seat.  Ba dum bum.

Cajun Zucchini Fritters, served

Cajun Zucchini Fritters, served

Yup that’s pretty much where I was until I created this recipe for Cajun zucchini fritters.  

Prior to this, we ate a lot of chocolate chip zucchini muffins.  From a recipe of mine that took second place at the Wisconsin state fair even! But you can only eat so many zucchini muffins.  Even loaded with chocolate.  Even with a big freezer to hold grated zucchini baggies pre-measured for winter muffins.   

Cajun Zucchini Fritters, w/ remoulade

Cajun Zucchini Fritters, w/ remoulade

There are other zucchini recipes around, but I have to tell you–I have a real problem with some of them.  You see, I can’t abide soggy vegetables–which leaves out my mother’s ratatouille and makes me wary of zucchini lasagna.  But zucchini fritters sounded promising.  Especially if I could punch them up with a little spice and add a remoulade. 

Cajun Zucchini Fritters

Cajun Zucchini Fritters

When my family first tried my Cajun Zucchini Fritters , there was some real hesitation.  Yes, I think there has been one too many hidden-beet-chocolate-cake in their lives.  But after a few bites, it was more like leggo my fritter.  Followed by stabbing of forks. 

I probably need to double this next time. grated-zucchini

Squeeze excess water from grated zucchini

Squeeze excess water from grated zucchini

The other cool thing about these Cajun Zucchini Fritters is they may be the tip of the fritter iceberg.  Can’t you just picture zucchini fritters with blue cheese dip on the menu this fall? 

Eating Cajun Zucchini Fritters

Cajun Zucchini Fritters

This year it has been my mission to try to come up with more recipes for some of the CSA heavy hitters–that occasionally end up in the compost bin (shhh).  Consider zucchini managed! 

Just more evidence that there are no excessive veggies—only veggies waiting for the right recipe to appear.   

Eating Cajun Zucchini Fritters

Eating Cajun Zucchini Fritters

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!
Author: Inger
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Appetizer
Servings 4
Calories 235 kcal

Ingredients
  

Remoulade

  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 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 mayo
  • hot sauce to taste
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 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.

Notes

Will serve 4 as an appetizer or a side.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 956mgPotassium: 441mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 647IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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14 thoughts on “Cajun Zucchini Fritters

  1. Juliana

    I have never made zucchini fritters…these look awesome, especially with the sauce…thanks for the recipe Inger!
    Hope you are having a great week 🙂

    1. Inger Post author

      I can’t believe it took me so long Juliana! Hope you are having a great week too!

    1. Inger Post author

      Okay now you’ve got me saying the word over and over Grace. Yes, I don’t know how fritters escaped my notice for so long!

  2. David

    Seems like the perfect time for zucchini fritters! 😉 These look wonderful and I love the spicing and the addition of the corn and red bell pepper. I am having another zucchini post at the end of the week, too, and talk another the major zucchini drops of my youth! Coming home from church to find we can’t open the front door as it was blocked by zucchini the size of baseball bats!

  3. Beth

    Your fritters look amazing. I might even pick them over the muffins! (Although who says I couldn’t make both?)

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