Italian cuisine · Salads & Mezze

Zucchine alla Scapece

Golden-fried zucchini slices marinated cold in white wine vinegar with garlic and plenty of mint.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 800g zucchini
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 bunch mint
• 6 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 8 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, pepper

Instructions

1. Wash the zucchini, slice about 5mm thick, spread on paper towels, salt lightly, and let sit for 10 min to draw out moisture.
2. Pat the slices dry and fry in batches in 4 tbsp hot olive oil for 2–3 min per side, until golden – they should color but not fall apart.
3. Drain the fried slices briefly on paper towels and layer them in a shallow dish.
4. Slice the garlic thinly, strip the mint leaves from the stems, and scatter both between the layers of zucchini.
5. Whisk the white wine vinegar with the remaining olive oil and a little pepper, and pour evenly over the layers until everything glistens with the dressing.
6. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours, and serve cold as an appetizer or side with grilled dishes.