Fried Mozzerella with Arugula and Prosciutto

Health score
23%
Fried Mozzerella with Arugula and Prosciutto
25 min.
4
851kcal

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Indulge in a deliciously decadent dish that perfectly balances flavors and textures: Fried Mozzarella with Arugula and Prosciutto. This sumptuous recipe is ideal for a satisfying lunch or an elegant dinner, perfect for sharing with friends and family. Imagine crispy, golden-brown slices of fresh mozzarella, encased in a double layer of crunchy breadcrumbs, oozing creamy cheese as you take a bite.

The tantalizing combination of arugula, peppery and fresh, wrapped with thin slices of savory prosciutto, creates a delightful contrast to the rich cheesiness. Each plate is adorned with vibrant roasted red peppers, brine-cured black olives, and zesty red onions, offering a burst of color and taste that enhances your dining experience. To bring it all together, a homemade vinaigrette made with anchovy paste and red-wine vinegar adds a punch of flavor that ties the entire dish into a cohesive masterpiece.

Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish packs a calorie count of 851 kcal per serving, making it a hearty choice for any meal. Whether you’re treating yourself to a comforting solo lunch, impressing guests at a dinner party, or simply looking to elevate your weeknight meals, Fried Mozzarella with Arugula and Prosciutto is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you craving more. So grab your apron and let the aromatic flavors dance through your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon anchovy paste 
  • bunches arugula ()
  • cup bread crumbs dry fine
  • large egg whites 
  • pound mozzarella cheese fresh salted thick cut into 4 slices (without rounded ends)
  • 0.3 cup brine-cured olives black
  • cups olive oil for frying
  • ounces pancetta thinly sliced (8 to 12 slices)
  • 0.5 cup onion red thinly sliced
  • tablespoons red-wine vinegar 
  • ounce roasted peppers red rinsed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Divide arugula into 8 small bunches and loosely wrap each with 1 or 2 slices prosciutto. Divide among 4 plates with roasted peppers, olives, and onion.
  2. Whisk together vinegar, anchovy, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  3. Whisk in extra-virgin oil.
  4. Whisk egg whites with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl. Put bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Double-coat each slice of cheese by dipping in egg mixture, then crumbs, and repeating.
  5. Transfer to a plate.
  6. Heat 1/2 inch olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Fry coated mozzarella, turning carefully once or twice, until golden and cheese starts to melt but still retains its shape, about 2 minutes total.
  7. Drain briefly on paper towels, then transfer to plates.
  8. Drizzle everything with vinaigrette.
  9. Serve with: garlic bread with parsley

Nutrition Facts

Calories851kcal
Protein17.95%
Fat68.57%
Carbs13.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.5
Glycemic Load
1.45
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
31.160435013149%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Isorhamnetin
3.43mg
Kaempferol
19.84mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
8.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:851.33kcal
42.57%
Fat:65.12g
100.18%
Saturated Fat:23.33g
145.79%
Carbohydrates:28.81g
9.6%
Net Carbohydrates:25.38g
9.23%
Sugar:5.03g
5.58%
Cholesterol:116.37mg
38.79%
Sodium:2189.2mg
95.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.37g
76.73%
Vitamin K:79.7µg
75.9%
Calcium:756.13mg
75.61%
Selenium:39.75µg
56.78%
Phosphorus:555.72mg
55.57%
Vitamin A:2424.62IU
48.49%
Vitamin B12:2.91µg
48.45%
Vitamin C:33.06mg
40.08%
Vitamin B2:0.62mg
36.18%
Zinc:4.62mg
30.79%
Vitamin B1:0.45mg
29.7%
Manganese:0.58mg
29.09%
Vitamin E:4.31mg
28.72%
Folate:104.89µg
26.22%
Vitamin B3:4.64mg
23.21%
Iron:3.62mg
20.11%
Magnesium:78.67mg
19.67%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.74%
Potassium:575.91mg
16.45%
Fiber:3.43g
13.7%
Copper:0.24mg
12.15%
Vitamin B5:0.87mg
8.66%
Vitamin D:0.66µg
4.42%
Source:Epicurious