Parmesan Crusted Fried Squash Blossoms

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Ingredients: 7

A delightful dish featuring squash blossoms coated in a crispy Parmesan crust.

Ingredients

1 cup milk
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.
    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.

Jul 19, 2024