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Fried zucchini blossoms with goat cheese and zucchini pesto recipe


 Recipe for fried zucchini blossoms with goat cheese and zucchini pesto in the zucchini recipes category

 Recipe ingredients:

  • Blossoms:
    • 24 zucchini blossoms
    • 1/2 cup goat cheese
    • 1 1/2 quarts olive oil
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups chilled seltzer water or ice water
    • Sea salt to taste
    • Cayenne pepper
  • Zucchini pesto:
    • 1 medium zucchini, about 8 ounces
    • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
    • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
    • 30 basil leaves, approximately 3/4 cup loosely packed
    • 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
    • 6 ounces extra virgin olive oil
    • Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

 Recipe method:

  • For the blossoms:
    • Carefully stuff each zucchini blossom with 1 teaspoon of the goat cheese.
    • Fold over the petals to form an envelope.
    • In a deep skillet or deep fryer, heat the oil to 375 degrees F.
    • Meanwhile put the flour in a mixing bowl.
    • Pour in the seltzer a little at a time, whisking constantly to ensure a smooth batter.
    • Season with salt and cayenne.
    • When the oil is properly heated, dip a stuffed blossom into the batter to coat it evenly, scraping off any excess.
    • Fry until crisp and golden, about 30 seconds per side.
    • Remove to paper towels to drain.
    • Repeat process with all blossoms, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet and maintaining the proper oil temperature.
  • For the pesto:
    • Quarter zucchini and cut into 1 inch pieces.
    • Blanch zucchini for 2 minutes in salted boiling water, and then shock in ice bath to preserve color.
    • Drain well and pat dry with cloth.
    • Place blanched zucchini, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, basil leaves, garlic, in food processor and start to puree.
    • With the motor running, pour the olive oil through the feed tube in a slow, steady stream until the pesto emulsifies.
    • Season with salt and pepper taste.

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