Soft Tacos With Fried Parsley and Lemon

Ingredients -

4 cups vegetable oil
1 bunch parsley (stems discarded)
1 small lemon (thinly sliced crosswise)
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas

Preparation:

1. Heat 1 1/2 inches oil to 375° F in a 2-1/2 to 3-quart saucepan.

2. Fry the parsley (caution, oil will splatter) until leaves are dark green: approx. 45 seconds.

3. Transfer with a slotted spoon to several layers of paper towels.

4. Season with salt.

5. Return oil to 375° F.

6. Fry lemon slices, stirring occasionally, until golden in spots, 1 to 2 minutes.

7. Transfer to paper towels and season with salt. Serve parsley and lemon wrapped in tortillas.

Cooking Tip

Lemon Rinds

Always use the left over lemon and citrus rine to grind down your garbage disposal for a nice fresh clean scent.

Party Planning Tip

Get the Right Props

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