Market Stuffed Squash Blossoms
- Prepare the Filling:
- Set a large skillet over medium heat and add a pat of butter. Once melted, add chopped garlic scapes and chopped cherries. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and soft.
- Stir in 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs and cook for 1-2 minutes until the panko is golden and toasted. Turn off the heat.
- Gently stir in 4 oz goat cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff the Blossoms:
- Carefully open the squash blossoms, remove the pistils, and spoon in the prepared filling.
- Gently twist the petals together to seal the blossoms.
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon curry powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup club soda until smooth, creating a light batter.
- Fry the Blossoms:
- Wipe the skillet clean with a damp paper towel and add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the skillet. Heat over medium-high heat.
- Dip each stuffed blossom into the batter, letting any excess drip off, then carefully place the blossom into the hot oil.
- Pan-fry for 1-2 minutes per side, turning 2-3 times until golden and crispy on all sides.
- Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve:
- Serve the stuffed squash blossoms as a standalone appetizer, with a side of aioli, or over a fresh salad for a light meal.
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Ingredients:
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10 squash blossoms | |
4 garlic-scapes chopped | |
2tablespoons cherries dried, chopped | |
1tablespoon butter unsalted | |
0.75cup panko bread crumbs | |
0.5cup goat cheese soft | |
2tablespoons basil fresh, chopped | |
4servings salt and pepper | |
0.5cup flour all-purpose | |
0.5teaspoon pepper white | |
0.5teaspoon curry powder | |
0.5teaspoon salt | |
0.5cup club soda | |
4servings oil for frying |
Directions
1.
Prepare the Filling
1. Set a large skillet over medium heat and add a pat of butter. Once melted, add chopped garlic scapes and chopped cherries. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and soft. | 2. Stir in 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs and cook for 1-2 minutes until the panko is golden and toasted. Turn off the heat. | 3. Gently stir in 4 oz goat cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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2.
Stuff the Blossoms
1. Carefully open the squash blossoms, remove the pistils, and spoon in the prepared filling. | 2. Gently twist the petals together to seal the blossoms.
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3.
Prepare the Batter
1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon curry powder, and a pinch of salt. | 2. Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup club soda until smooth, creating a light batter.
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4.
Fry the Blossoms
1. Wipe the skillet clean with a damp paper towel and add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the skillet. Heat over medium-high heat. | 2. Dip each stuffed blossom into the batter, letting any excess drip off, then carefully place the blossom into the hot oil. | 3. Pan-fry for 1-2 minutes per side, turning 2-3 times until golden and crispy on all sides. | 4. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
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5.
Serve
Serve the stuffed squash blossoms as a standalone appetizer, with a side of aioli, or over a fresh salad for a light meal.
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.
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