Fiori Di Zucchina Fritti Con Salsa Al Limone (zucchini Blossom Fritters With Lemon Dipping Sauce)
Fiori di Zucchina Fritti con Salsa al Limone, or Zucchini Blossom Fritters with Lemon Dipping Sauce, is a classic dish from Mantuan cuisine that features delicate zucchini blossoms coated in a light, crispy batter and served with a zesty lemon dipping sauce. This dish is perfect as an appetizer or a light and flavorful snack.
Ingredients
- 12 zucchini blossoms
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the zucchini blossoms and gently pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sparkling water, salt, and black pepper to create a smooth batter.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Dip each zucchini blossom into the batter, allowing any excess batter to drip off, then carefully place it in the hot oil.
- Fry the blossoms in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the zucchini blossom fritters with the lemon dipping sauce on the side.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 8g
- Fiber
- 3g
Supplies
Large skillet Whisk Bowls Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the fritters as an appetizer with a glass of chilled white wine.
Tips & tricks
For a lighter version, you can also bake the fritters in the oven instead of frying them.
Cost
$10