Fried Zucchini Ala Fred Foster Recipes

EASY FRIED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Coat each zucchini slice with egg, then press into cracker crumbs, coating both sides. Shake off excess and place the breaded zucchini onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan fry zucchini until crust browns and zucchini softens, about 3 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper.

SPAGHETTI ALLA NERANO (SPAGHETTI WITH FRIED ZUCCHINI)

Steps:

• Place zucchini slices on a plate and let dry for 1 hour.
• Heat 1/2 cup oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini slices in batches and deep fry until brown, 10 to 15 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool. Mash 1/3 of the zucchini.
• Place 3 tablespoons olive oil and garlic cloves in a large saucepan over low heat. Watch carefully and simmer until garlic cloves are a light golden brown and oil is infused with garlic flavor, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in mashed zucchini. Add zucchini slices.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain spaghetti, reserving some cooking water.
• Add spaghetti and provolone cheese to the saucepan. Toss and add hot pasta water until sauce becomes creamy. Mix in basil, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

FRIED ZUCCHINI A'LA FRED FOSTER

Steps:

• Slice the zucchini crosswise into thin slices and lay them on a platter. Salt the zucchini and let them sit for 10 minutes. Lay out paper towels and turn the slices over so the salted side is on the towel. Salt the other side and let sit again for 10 minutes. Turn the slices over again.
• Meanwhile, place evaporated milk and flour into two shallow bowls. Mix some salt and ground pepper into the flour. When the zucchini are ready, dip each slice into the evaporated milk, and then dredge in the flour. Set back onto the platter.
• Put 2-3 tablespoons of butter into a large skillet on medium high until the butter just starts bubbling. Add as many zucchini slices as will fit in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip, sprinkle salt and fresh ground pepper onto the cooked side and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove zucchini once they are golden brown and crisp on the outside. Place on a platter lined with paper towel. Cool for 2 minutes and then serve while hot. Repeat this process with additional batches of zucchini, adding more butter to the pan each time. I think the best way to enjoy these is to have everyone hanging out in the kitchen and eating them with their fingers off the platter while they are still hot! Enjoy!