Parmesan Crusted Fried Squash Blossoms
A delightful dish featuring squash blossoms coated in a crispy Parmesan crust.
Ingredients
| 1 | cup milk |
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| 1 | egg |
| 1 | tablespoon flour |
| 1 | cup Parmesan cheese |
| 2 | male squash blossoms |
| 1 | cup canola oil |
| mint leaves (to garnish) or dill weed (to garnish) |
Instructions
| 1. | In a bowl, combine milk, egg, flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Use a fork to blend the ingredients until the batter is smooth. |
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| 2. | Place male squash blossoms on a flat surface and gently dip them into the batter. Allow the blossoms to soak in the batter for 10 minutes. |
| 3. | Heat canola oil in a cast iron skillet until hot. Fry the batter-coated squash blossoms until they turn golden brown, turning them once. Drain the fried blossoms on paper towels, arrange them on a plate, and garnish with mint leaves or dill weed. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 332.4 kcal |
| Protein | 6.2 g |
| Fat | 32.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Sugar | 0.2 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița