Easy Zucchini Cakes

These easy, pan-fried zucchini cakes made with seafood seasoning and crusted with bread crumbs taste just like crab cakes!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 227 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
• 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• 2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
• 1.25 cups seasoned bread crumbs, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place zucchini, 1 cup bread crumbs, onion, beaten eggs, melted butter, parsley, and seafood seasoning into a large bowl; mix until well combined.

Step 2

Form mixture into 4 round cakes. Pat remaining 1/4 cup bread crumbs onto both sides of cakes and transfer to a sheet of waxed paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chilled zucchini cakes in hot oil until browned, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.