Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Mozzarella & Basil

Name: Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Mozzarella & Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 6 zucchini blossoms, pistil removed; 6 - u00bc inch sticks of fresh mozzarella; 6 basil leaves; u00bd cup flour; u00bd teaspoon kosher salt; u00be cup soda water; u00bc teaspoon baking powder; oil for frying; marinara sauce, for serving

By Leslie Blythe appetizers, Cheese, Hors d'oeuvres, Italian, Vegetarian Frying

August 3, 2018

My daughter Grace made these Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Mozzarella & Basil. They are the epitome of summer! Served with warm marinara sauce for dipping. YUM!

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients

6 zucchini blossoms, pistil removed

6 - ¼ inch sticks of fresh mozzarella

6 basil leaves

½ cup flour

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¾ cup soda water

¼ teaspoon baking powder

oil for frying

marinara sauce, for serving

Directions

1Heat 1 inch of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

2Carefully rinse and dry the blossoms.

3Place 1 piece of mozzarella and 1 basil leaf inside each blossom. Carefully twist the petals together to close. Repeat until all blossoms are stuffed.

4In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking powder. Whisk in soda water. The batter should be thin like crepe batter.

5Dip each stuffed flower in the batter. Hold over the bowl to let excess drip off.

6Sprinkle a little flour in the oil, if it sizzles the oil is ready. Carefully place each stuffed blossom in the oil. (Note: Fry in batches if you need to, don't overcrowd the pan.) Fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Turning occasionally.

7Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Sprinkle with more kosher salt if desired. Serve hot with warm marinara sauce.

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