Zucchini Saltimbocca
- 4 medium zucchini (about 2 pounds)
- Salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1 small bunch of sage
- 1/3 pound Fontina cheese, thinly sliced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Pure olive oil, for frying
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Cut each zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- You should have 28 slices.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Lay the prosciutto over half the zucchini slices.
- Top with 2 small sage leaves and the Fontina.
- Cover with the remaining zucchini slices.
- Cover the zucchini with paper towels and press down to extract any excess moisture.
- Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl.
- In a plate, season the flour with salt and pepper.
- Dip the zucchini in the egg, then dredge in the flour.
- Transfer to a plate.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering.
- Add the stuffed zucchini without crowding the pan and cook over moderately high heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in a low oven.
- Repeat with the remaining zucchini, adding more oil to the skillet as necessary.
- Add some sage leaves to the skillet and fry until crisp.
- Cut the zucchini into triangles and transfer to a platter.
- Top with the fried sage leaves.
- Sprinkle with the Parmigiano-Reggiano and parsley and serve with the lemon wedges.
zucchini, salt, freshly ground pepper, sage, cheese, eggs, flour, olive oil, cheese, flatleaf parsley, lemon
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/zucchini-saltimbocca (may not work)