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Fried Burrata Christmas Appetizer over romesco sauce.
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The Best Christmas Appetizers: Fried Burrata with Romesco Sauce

Our best Christmas Appetizer Recipes includes this favorite: Fried Burrata with Romesco Sauce. We fry a panko crusted, creamy ball of burrata and serve it with a simple and flavorful romesco sauce. It's a crowd pleasing appetizer recipe!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
freezing15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 6
Calories: 241kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

fried burrata

  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large ball burrata
  • oil, for frying

romesco sauce

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
  • ⅓ cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons minced parsley
  • 2 tablespoons minced basil leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste

assembly

  • fresh basil leaves, garnish
  • crostini, for serving
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Instructions

  • Burrata: Pour flour, egg and panko into their own shallow dishes and set them up in that order. Dredge ball of burrata in flour, dusting off any excess. Next dredge the ball in the beaten egg followed by the panko. Dredge ball back into the beaten egg, then back into the panko for a double coating. Place ball on a small, parchment lined plate and place in freezer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Romesco Sauce: Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender, season with salt and pepper and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into a saucepan and simmer until warm or hot, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Fill a tall saucepan with about 4 inches oil and heat to 350˚F.
  • Carefully fry burrata in oil for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oil and transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
  • Assemble: Pour romesco sauce into a shallow bowl and place fried burrata into center or sauce. Top with fresh basil leaves and serve with toasted crostini.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 649IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 2mg