Fried Mozzarella With Anchovy Butter Sauce Recipe

Name: Fried Mozzarella With Anchovy Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove minced; 3/4 stick unslated butter; 1 tablespoon minced anchovy fillets; 1 tablespoon drained capers minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; coarsely ground pepper to taste; 1/2 pound chilled mozzarella cut crosswise with a serrated knife into 16 slices; 32 slices of homemade type white bread cut into rounds with a 3 inch cutter (reserving the scraps for another use such as bread crumbs); 2 large eggs beaten lightly; 2 tablespoons milk; about 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; about 1/2 sticj unsalted butter

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove minced
3/4 stick unslated butter
1 tablespoon minced anchovy fillets
1 tablespoon drained capers minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
coarsely ground pepper to taste
1/2 pound chilled mozzarella cut crosswise with a serrated knife into 16 slices
32 slices of homemade type white bread cut into rounds with a 3 inch cutter (reserving the scraps for another use such as bread crumbs)
2 large eggs beaten lightly
2 tablespoons milk
about 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
about 1/2 sticj unsalted butter

1
Make the sauce in a small saucepan cookk the garlic inthe butter over moderately low heat for 3 minutes remove the pan from the heat and stir in the anchovies the capers the parsley the lemon juice and the pepper.
2
Samdwich each slice of the mozzarella between 2 bread rounds flatten the sandwiches slightly and pinch the edges of the bread together securely to enclose the mozzarella completely. In a shallow dish beat together lightly the eggs and the milk and dip the sandwisches into the mixture coating them on all sides and letting the excess drip off. In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons of the oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter over moderately heat until the fat is hot and in the fat fry the sandwiches in batches using the remaing 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil if neccessary for 1 minute on each side or until they are golden. Transfer the fried mozzarella to a heated platter and drizzle it with sauce heated.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 garlic clove minced, 3/4 stick unslated butter, 1 tablespoon minced anchovy fillets, 1 tablespoon drained capers minced, and more.

Yes, Fried Mozzarella With Anchovy Butter Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fried Mozzarella With Anchovy Butter Sauce

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