Zucchini Ricotta Fritters

Yields 10 fritters

Ingredients:

• 1 zucchini, coarsely shredded
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• Olive oil
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, garlic, scallions, ricotta, egg, lemon zest, salt and pepper, to taste.
2. Add the flour and stir using a rubber spatula just until moist.
3. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, add 2-tablespoon mounds of the zucchini batter to the hot oil, spreading them to form 3-inch fritters.
4. Fry, turning once, until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
5. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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