Fried Mozzarella With Salami & Portabella Salad (30 Min Meal

Submitted by januarybride

"A 30 minute meal by Rachael Ray (October 2008 Magazine). Sounds delish! She recommends throwing some sliced black olives on top too."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 lb thinly sliced salami
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 6 ounces portabella mushroom caps, gills scraped
• salt and pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
• 3 large eggs
• 1 lb brick whole milk mozzarella, cut lengthwise into 8 slices
• 9 ounces mixed greens
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the salami over medium heat, turning, until just browned, about 3 minutes per batch; drain on paper towels.
2. In the skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook, turning, until tender, about 8 minutes; thinly slice and transfer to a large bowl.
3. Meanwhile, transfer the breadcrumbs to a plate. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
4. Coat each cheese slice in breadcrumbs, dip in the egg, then coat again with breadcrumbs; place on a sheet of wax paper.
5. In the same skillet, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 4 cheese slices and cook until crisp, about 1 minute on each side; transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining cheese slices.
6. Add the mixed greens, vinegar, salami and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and toss.
7. Place 2 mozzarella steaks on each of 4 plates and serve with the salad.

Reviews

[jrusk]

I clipped this out of my magazine too! I had pre-sliced fresh buffalo mozzarella to use up so I finally tried it. I'm not big on frying food so I've never fried mozzarella before. It was very easy. The Mushrooms didn't make it into the meal, personal pref. I made a regular salad, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and topped with crisped up Prosciutto instead of salami and used Caprese dressing. I'm glad I tired this recipe once but I wouldn't make it again due to the nutrition factor.