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Fried Zucchini
( YIELD: 4 Servings )

I N G R E D I E N T S
Colavita Olive Oil For frying
Parmesan Reggiano - Grated 1 3-4 cups
Italian Breadcrumbs 1 1-2 cups
Large Eggs 2
Seasalt 3-4 teaspoon
Zucchini 3

1 Pour Colavita olive oil into a large frying pan. Make sure oil is roughly 2 inches in deph. Heat oil over medium heat until it reaches 350 degress F.
2 Take the Italian breadcrumbs- Seasalt and the 1 1-2 cups of Parmesan and mix in a bowl.
3 Beat eggs in another bowl.
4 Cut Zucchini into 1-2 inch wide medallons. Or for a change of variety cut them into 2 to 3 inch long by 1-2 inch wide strips.
5 Dip the cut zucchini in the eggs- coating completely and allow the excess egg to drip back into your bowl.
6 Then take the egg dipped zucchini and coat it in the Italian breadcrumb mixture. Pat it to adhere and coat completely.
7 Place the breaded zucchini on a plate or baking sheet while the oil in the frying pan heats up.
8 When the oil gets hot fry the zucchini pieces until they are golden brown. Roughly 3 minutes.
9 Transfer the fried zucchini to paper towels to absorb any extra oil.
10 Serve the zucchini either with a marinara sauce for dipping or eat plain with the remaining Parmesan sprinkled on top.