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by Maurice
Mediterranean · vegetarian

Crispy pan-fried zucchini fans

Thin zucchini strips dipped in a spiced egg wash, pan-fried in butter and olive oil with garlic until golden and crispy.

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What you need

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How Maurice does it

pan-fry
  1. 1

    Trim the ends off the zucchini and score the skin lengthwise with a fork.

  2. 2

    Slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin strips and arrange them into a fanned pattern.

  3. 3

    Place the flour in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, crack the eggs and whisk with a fork.

  4. 4

    Season the eggs with cinnamon, paprika, black pepper, and salt, then stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Coat each zucchini strip in flour, then dip into the spiced egg mixture, ensuring full coverage.

  6. 6

    Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat, then add the butter and let it melt.

  7. 7

    Place the coated zucchini strips into the hot pan and add the whole garlic cloves.

  8. 8

    Pour any remaining egg mixture over the zucchini and squeeze the lime half over the top.

  9. 9

    Pan-fry for about 8 minutes total, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.

  10. 10

    Transfer the cooked zucchini to a board, cut into pieces, and serve.

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