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Spanish Calabacín Rebozado

Spanish Calabacín Rebozado (Battered Zucchini)

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 220 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour 60 grams
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley 8 grams
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut the zucchini (washed & dried) into thin rounds that are a 1/4 inch (.635 cm) thick, then add the slices of zucchini into a colander with a plate underneath, season with sea salt and gently mix the zucchini so it´s all coated in the salt, set aside

  2. Meanwhile, crack the eggs into a bowl, add in the chopped parsley, finely grate in the garlic (you can also mince the garlic if you like) and season with sea salt & black pepper, whisk together until well mixed

  3. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  4. While the oil is heating, transfer the slices of zucchini over some paper towels, all in a single layer, pat completely dry, then coat each slice of zucchini in all purpose flour and then into the egg wash

  5. Once the oil is nice and hot, start adding the coated slices of zucchini, all in a single layer, cook in batches, fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden fried, then remove and add into a plate with paper towels

  6. Once all the zucchini has been fried up, transfer into a serving dish, serve warm or at room temperature, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Olive Oil I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Calabacín Rebozado (Battered Zucchini)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 82mg27%
Sodium 328mg14%
Potassium 195mg6%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 385IU8%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.