Fried Green Zucchini

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 large zucchini (or two small)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter

1. In shallow dish, combine cornmeal, fennel seeds, oregano, salt, cayenne and pepper. In another dish, beat eggs with water.
2. Cut zucchini into 1/2-inch slices. Dip each slice into flour to coat; shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture; dip into cornmeal mixture, pressing mixture on to coat.
3. In skillet, heat half of the oil and butter over medium-high heat; add half of the zucchini and reduce heat to medium. Cook, gently turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes or until zucchini is soft inside and outside is golden. Repeat with remaining oil, butter and zucchini.

cornmeal, fennel, oregano, salt, cayenne pepper, pepper, eggs, water, zucchini, allpurpose, olive oil, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fried-green-zucchini-147656 (may not work)