Lemon mozzarella with crispy basil

AUTHOR
Harley Romero
DIFFICULTY
very easy
RATING
4 4
COOK TIME
20 mins
TOTAL TIME
20 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
  • 2 Organic lemons
  • 7-10 Tbsp salt, pepper, sugar
  • 6 TABLESPOONS good olive oil
  • 250 g Buffalo mozzarella
  • 6 Stem(s) Basil

Directions

  1. 1

    Wash 1 lemon hot, dry and finely grate the peel. Squeeze the lemons. Mix 5 tbsp. lemon juice and zest, salt, pepper and approx. 1 tsp. sugar. Fold in 4 tablespoons of oil. Cut the mozzarella into slices or pluck into pieces.

  2. 2

    Mix with the lemon oil and let it stand for about 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Wash the basil, shake dry and pluck the leaves. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a coated pan. Fry the basil on a low heat for 1-2 minutes until crispy. Drain on kitchen paper.

  4. 4

    Arrange the mozzarella with the lemon oil and basil. Baguette goes well with it.