Fried Stuffed Olives

10 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1
    Make a paste of the garlic, anchovy paste, lemon zest, thyme and basil.
  2. 2
    Stuff olives using a pastry bag.
  3. 3
    Roll stuffed olives in the flour, dip in eggs and then roll in crumbs.
  4. 4
    Fry in oil at 250 to 275 degrees until crisp and golden brown.
  5. 5
    Drain on a paper towels.
  6. 6
    Serve hot.

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