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Shrimp with Zucchini Fritters and Grape-Leaf Spread

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Shrimp with Zucchini Fritters and Grape-Leaf Spread

Shrimp with Zucchini Fritters and Grape-Leaf Spread

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Equipment

  • - Meat Grinder: A tool for grinding meat or vegetables to make sausages and other dishes

  • - Mandoline Slicer: Perfect for slicing zucchini into consistent thicknesses

  • - Cast Iron Skillet: Ideal for frying shrimp fritters evenly

  • - Chef's Knife: A versatile kitchen tool essential for chopping ingredients

  • - Cutting Board: Needed to safely chop vegetables and herbs

  • - Mixing Bowl: Used for preparing batter or mixing the shrimp with seasonings

  • - Stainless Steel Whisk: Helpful in whipping egg whites or any light mixture required by the recipe

  • - Gravity Baster: Useful for flipping and serving cooked fritters without disturbance

  • - Potato Ricer: A great way to mash zucchini if a different texture is preferred in your fritters

  • - Immersion Blender: Can be handy for blending grape leaves or other ingredients if needed for the spread

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese

  • 4 grape leaves in brine from jar, drained

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 3/4 cups coarsely grated zucchini (about 1 medium)

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

  • 3 tablespoons (about) extra-virgin olive oil

  • 12 cooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined

  • Additional fresh lemon juice

  • Grated lemon peel

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Blend cream cheese, grape leaves, and lemon juice in mini processor until grape leaves are minced and mixture is blended. Season spread to taste with salt and pepper. Can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer spread to small bowl. Cover and refrigerate. Bring spread to room temperature before using.
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Instruction 2

Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Mix in zucchini, parsley, and chives. Let stand until batter becomes moist, about 15 minutes. Using wet hands, shape by rounded tablespoonfuls into twelve 2-inch-diameter patties; place on foil.
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Instruction 3

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add about half of patties. Sauté until cooked through, browned, and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to platter. Repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil, if needed.
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Instruction 4

Spread heaping teaspoon grape-leaf spread on each fritter. Top each with 1 shrimp. Sprinkle fritters with lemon juice, then lemon peel, and serve.
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