Zucchini Pancakes

Directions

1. 1
   Spread out the grated zucchini on a towel, and sprinkle salt generously over it.
2. 2
   After 5 minutes or so, pat dry to extract some of the juice.
3. 3
   Beat the egg lightly in a bowl, and add the grated zucchini, the flour, scallion, and herbs, and the optional prosciutto and pepper pieces.
4. 4
   Heat enough oil in a medium skillet to film it generously, and when its hot, gather half the zucchini batter in your hand and plop it into the pan, flattening it slightly with a spatula.
5. 5
   Do the same to make a second pancake, and cook them over medium heat.
6. 6
   When the pancakes are brown on the bottom, turn and brown the other side.
7. 7
   Remove them to a warm plate.
8. 8
   If you have a few squash blossoms, fry them in a little butter in the same pan, flattening them with a spatula theyll be done in a few seconds.
9. 9
   Toss them on top of the pancakes.