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Fried Mozzarella with Anchovies, Capers, and Garlic Sauce

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 first-course

Ingredients

2

8-ounce balls fresh water-packed mozzarella cheese, drained, each cut into four 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick rounds

All purpose flour

1

large egg, beaten to blend

3

cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread (about 8 ounces)

2

tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

6

garlic cloves, minced

1

cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves

1

/2 cup olive oil

1

/3 cup drained capers

1

2-ounce can anchovy fillets, drained

1

1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Coat cheese in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Place on baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet over low heat. Add garlic; sauté about 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to processor. Add parsley leaves, 1/4 cup oil, capers, anchovies, and lemon juice. Blend until coarse paste forms. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Cheese and sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill. Rewarm sauce slightly over low heat before serving.

    Step 3

    Heat 1/4 cup oil in large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, fry cheese until brown, about 2 minutes per side.

    Step 4

    Transfer fried cheese to plates. Spoon warm sauce over cheese.