Pan Seared Whole Branzino with Ladolemono Sauce

These crispy courgette fritters are a deliciously light and savory treat, perfect for any meal of the day. Packed with fresh, grated courgettes, a hint of herbs, and a golden, crispy coating, they’re easy to make and full of flavor. Whether served as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, these fritters are sure to impress!

TYPE

 Snack
DIFFICULTY

 Easy
PREP TIME

 15 Minutes
COOK TIME 12 Minutes

Ingredients

 

  • 14 ounces zucchini (courgettes)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 chopped green onion (spring onion)
  • 1 chopped garlic clove
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup AP flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil spray for the grid

Directions

 

  1. Wash and grate the courgettes without peeling them. Lightly salt the courgettes and place them in a colander. Squeeze them with your hands to remove as much water as possible.
  2. Put all the ingredients and the courgettes in a bowl. Season and mix well to obtain a homogenous dough.

  3. Use a tablespoon to form small patties of dough and carefully place them in the Easy Fry fitted with the Regular Grid. You can put around 6 fritters at a time, spacing them well apart. Start the AIR FRY programme at 350 F for 12 mins.

  4. Use a smooth spatula to flip the fritters over.

  5. Repeat the operation until all the dough is used up.

  6. Serve piping hot with a sauce of your choice.

Pro Tip

To create that brilliant green color in blanching, make sure to keep the cooking of the green such as asparagus to 1 minute max sometimes even less. As soon as it is done it needs to go right into the ice. Cool it completely before removing.

RECIPE BY

All-Clad Resident Chef Derek Finocchiaro

All-Clad’s Resident Chef Derek has been working with flavors and fragrance for his entire career. Finding a path from perfumery to food, Derek competed on numerous amateur cooking shows which led him to the All-Clad Test kitchen. Here he excels in creating new recipes, blogs, video demos, and food photography for our consumers.