Pan Fried Fresh Mozzarella Recipe
Served with marinara sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Marinara Sauce
Method
Preparing the Marinara Sauce
- 1
- 2
Adding Tomatoes
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir well. Add the dried oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- 3
Simmering
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens.
- 4
Finishing Touch
Stir in the chopped fresh basil and remove from heat. Set aside to cool slightly.
Preparing the Pan Fried Mozzarella
- 5
Preparing the Cheese
Slice the fresh mozzarella into 1/2 inch thick rounds.
- 6
Breading Setup
Set up a breading station: place all-purpose flour in one shallow dish, beat the eggs in a second shallow dish, and place the bread crumbs in a third shallow dish.
- 7
Coating the Cheese
Dredge each slice of mozzarella in flour, followed by the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the bread crumbs. Ensure each slice is well-coated.
- 8
Heating the Oil
In a large skillet, heat 1 cup of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 9
Frying the Cheese
Carefully add the breaded mozzarella slices to the skillet. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 10
Draining Excess Oil
Once fried, transfer the mozzarella slices to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 11
Plating
Arrange the pan-fried mozzarella on a serving plate and serve warm with the marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
