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bonnie's zucchini (crab) cakes

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
BonniE !
Cottonwood, CA

This is a delicious zucchini (crab) cake side dish and a great way to use up the surplus of zucchini from your gardens! Great served with any entree, including seafood. Enjoy! The photo is my own and so is this humble recipe.

(3 ratings)
yield 12 cakes
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bonnie's zucchini (crab) cakes

  • 2 1/2
    cups peeled and shredded zucchini
  • 2
    eggs slightly beaten
  • 2
    tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1
    tablespoon melted butter
  • 1
    teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 1/4
    teaspoons old bay seasoning
  • 1
    cup panko bread crumbs or a little more if needed to form cakes
  • vegetable oil for frying (2 tablespoons)
  • kosher salt to sprinkle on cakes when done

How To Make bonnie's zucchini (crab) cakes

  • 1
    PREPARE THE ZUCHINNI Peel the zuchinni and grate it with a hand grater, and place zucchini in a small shallow bowl.
  • 2
    MIX INGREDIENTS Add the beaten eggs, chopped onion, butter, dry mustard, Old Bay seasoning and Panko bread crumbs. Mix gently until combined. Form into a dozen cakes about 3 inches in diameter.
  • 3
    Fry the cakes in the vegetable oil in an electric skillet, medium-high heat, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to platter and sprinkle with kosher salt.
  • 4
    Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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