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Fried Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms

Zucchini flowers stuffed with mozzarella and basil and fried until golden brown.
Course Easy Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword appetizer, basil, blossom, Food, fresh basil, italian appetizer, italian cusine, italy, mozzarella, Recipe, roman appetizer, snack, squash, zucchini, zucchini flowers
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 6 zucchini blossoms pistil removed
  • 6 1/4 inch sticks of fresh mozzarella
  • 6 basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup soda water
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Heat 1 inch of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Carefully rinse the blossoms.
  • Place 1 piece of mozzarella and 1 basil leaf inside each blossom. Carefully twist the petals together to close. Repeat until all blossoms are stuffed.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking powder. Whisk in soda water. Batter should be thin like crepe batter.
  • Dip each stuffed flower in the batter. Hold over the bowl to let excess drip off.
  • Sprinkle a little flour in the oil, if it sizzles the oil is ready. Carefully place each stuffed blossom in the oil. (Note: Fry in batches if you need to, don't over crowd the pan.) Fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Turning occasionally.
  • Transfer to a paper towel lined plate with a slotted spoon. Sprinkle with more kosher salt if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

If you have a farmers market near you or are one of those lucky ones who grows zucchini in your garden, don't hesitate. Make these right now. You will be glad you did. Enjoy!