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    Zesty Zucchini Scapece

    April 25, 2016 by Jurga 2 Comments

    Zucchini Scapece is a classic Italian dish that is perfect as an appetizer or side dish. Perfect because it can be made hours or days ahead of time!

    Zucchini Scapece overhead shot.

    What is Zucchini Scapece?

    Scapece is the classical Italian way of preserving fish and vegetables with vinegar. This zesty dish is one of my favorites that we prepared on Nonna Anna's cooking day.

    I really enjoyed making this zucchini recipe because it was easy and the result was a delicious and refreshing appetizer.

    The mint gives the whole dish a wonderfully refreshing lift; it balances out the vinegar for a perfect flavor.

    Zucchini Scapece garnished with mint.

    Can you make it ahead of time?

    This dish is even better made a day in advance as it gives the zucchini plenty of time to absorb the flavors of the mint, garlic, and vinegar.

    Use this as a side dish or vegetarian antipasto. On top of toasted bread, it is a meal in itself or excellent as a side for grilled or roasted meats.

    Serve this cold or at room temperature. It will keep for about a week in the fridge and is a Gr8 addition to a picnic!

    Zucchini Scapece.

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    Zucchini Scapece (Sca-PE-chay)

    Zucchini Scapece is a classic Italian dish that is perfect as an appetizer or side dish. Perfect because it can be made hours or days ahead of time!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    drying time1 hr
    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: Zucchini Scapece
    Servings: 8 servings
    Author: Jurga

    Ingredients

    • 4 large zucchini
    • 2 cups Mediterranean Blend Oil , or a  mixture of 80% vegetable oil and 20% olive oil
    • ½ cup red wine vinegar
    • 2-3 cloves garlic, sliced
    • 2 Tablespoons chopped mint
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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    Instructions

    • Slice the zucchini on a steep diagonal about ⅓-inch thick.
    • Lay on racks and set out to dry for at least an hour. The traditional method is to dry them in the sun. Or, sprinkle the zucchini slices with some salt and let the salt draw out the moisture. After about an hour, rinse the zucchini and pat dry.
    • In a 12" frying pan, heat the oil.
    • When the oil is shimmering, add some of the zucchini slices, don't crowd the pan.
    • Fry until golden brown, turning once.
    • Lift the pieces out of the oil with a slotted spoon (a spider strainer works well) and place immediately into a bowl. No need to drain.
    • Keep adjusting the heat to make sure the oil is very hot before adding more zucchini. They should fry up quickly.
    • Repeat until all the zucchini is fried.
    • Once all the zucchini pieces are in the bowl, while still hot, add the garlic, mint, salt and pepper.
    • Let marinate for at least 2 hours at room temperature.
    • Then serve!

    Notes

    Gr8 Serving Tips:
    • Serve as an appetizer with forks, or put on toasted baguette.
    • These are a Gr8 addition to a bruschetta bar.
    • Use these in your sandwiches...yummy, yummy!
    Gr8 Do-Ahead Tip:
    These will keep for up to a week in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature if serving as an appetizer.
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    1. Kyle

      April 27, 2016 at 6:24 am

      So Gr8 that you can use our Nonna Anna Cooking Day Italian recipes for your Italian Celebration. Yay! You won't be disappointed!

    2. Claudia Kerns

      April 26, 2016 at 1:04 pm

      Another great dish to add to our Italian Celebration this summer!!

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