Fried Zucchini Flower Recipe
dungeness crab, ginger, sofrito, serrano herb puree, sesame
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, mix the Dungeness crab meat, grated ginger, sofrito, and serrano herb puree until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 2
Fill the Zucchini Flowers
Gently open the zucchini flowers and remove the stamen. Stuff each flower with the crab mixture, being careful not to overfill.
Batter and Frying
- 3
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot (around 350°F or 175°C).
- 5
Fry the Zucchini Flowers
Dip each stuffed zucchini flower into the batter, ensuring it is well coated. Carefully place it in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serving
- 6
Serve
Plate the fried zucchini flowers and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Serve with extra serrano herb puree on the side.
