FRIED STUFFED OLIVES

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An appetizer from the Lindsay Olive Company. They suggest substituting 5-6 tablespoons of dried tomato tapenade or pesto for the anchovy paste if you like.

Provided by nvermd

Categories     Healthy

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons anchovy paste
1 tablespoon grated lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
2 dozen ripe pitted extra-large olives
3/4 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs or 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
olive oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Make a paste of the garlic, anchovy paste, lemon zest, thyme and basil.
  • Stuff olives using a pastry bag.
  • Roll stuffed olives in the flour, dip in eggs and then roll in crumbs.
  • Fry in oil at 250 to 275 degrees until crisp and golden brown.
  • Drain on a paper towels.
  • Serve hot.

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