Pecan Crusted Mozzarella

Recipe Ingredients

2 cups	474ml	Roasted pecans
1 1/2 cups	93g / 3.3oz	Flour
		Emeril's Essence - see * Note
2		Eggs - beaten with
2 tablespoons	30ml	Milk
8		Fresh Mozzarella - (2 oz ea)
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground white pepper - to taste
1 cup	237ml	Olive oil - plus
3 tablespoons	45ml	Olive oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Yellow onion - julienned (medium)
1 tablespoon	15ml	Red onion - julienned (medium)
2 tablespoons	30ml	Minced shallots
1 tablespoon	15ml	Minced garlic
1/4 cup	59ml	Rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon	15ml	Honey
8 cups	1896ml	Stemmed, cleaned fresh spinach
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

* Note: See the "Emeril's Essence Information" recipe which is included in this collection.

In a food processor, puree the pecans until smooth. Add enough flour to bind the pecans and form a crust, about 1/2 cup. Season the crust with Emeril's Essence. Season the remaining flour with Essence. Season both sides of Mozzarella cheese with salt and white pepper. Dredge each slice of cheese in the flour. Dip each slice in the egg wash, removing any excess. Dredge the slices in the pecan crust, covering the entire slice completely. Set the cheese aside.

In a sauce pan, heat a tablespoon of the olive oil. When the oil is hot, saute the onions until they caramelize, about 8 minutes. Add the shallots and garlic. Whisk in the olive oil and vinegar. Stir in the honey to taste. Bring the dressing up to a simmer. Season with salt and black pepper.

In a saute pan, heat the remaining olive oil. When the oil is hot, pan-fry the cheese for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until the crust is golden. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season with Essence.

Toss the spinach with the dressing and mound in the center of the plate. Arrange the cheese around the greens. Garnish with black pepper around the rim.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-2365 broadcast 04-06-1998) - Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com

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