Mock Crab Cakes

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups zucchini, grated
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seafood seasoning
• 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
• Vegetable oil
• Tartar sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. Drain grated zucchini well, pressing between layers of paper towels.
2. Combine zucchini and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Divide mixture into 8 portions, shaping each into a patty. (Mixture will be soft.)
3. Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch into a large heavy skillet. Fry patties in hot oil over medium-high heat 2 minutes on each side.
4. Drain on paper towels; serve with tartar sauce, if desired.