Fried Sausage-Stuffed Green Olives

• 4 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 small garlic clove, pressed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
• 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 30 large green pitted olives (such as Cerignola)
• 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon water
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

1. Mix first 8 ingredients in medium bowl until well incorporated. Cut slit lengthwise down 1 side of each olive. Stuff olives with sausage mixture, about generous 1/2 teaspoon per olive, pressing gently on olive to seal (some sausage will show).
2. Grind panko in processor until finely ground; sprinkle 1/4 cup over rimmed baking sheet and set aside. Place remaining panko in shallow bowl. Place flour in another shallow bowl. Place egg in third shallow bowl; add 1 teaspoon water to egg and whisk to blend. Working with a few olives at a time, roll in flour to coat, then beaten egg, then panko in shallow bowl. Place on sheet.
3. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.
4. Add enough oil to heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 3 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to edge of saucepan. Heat over medium heat to 350u0b0F. Working in 3 batches, add olives to saucepan and cook until deep golden brown and sausage is cooked through, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Using slotted spoon, transfer fried olives to paper towels to drain.
5. Serve warm.

sweet italian sausage, parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh italian parsley, lemon peel, red pepper, salt, freshly ground black pepper, green pitted olives, flour, egg, water, vegetable oil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/fried-sausage-stuffed-green-olives-50142902 (may not work)