Fried Green TomatoesMarcus Nilsson
Recipe information
Total Time
25 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
4 large, firm green tomatoes, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup finely ground cornmeal
1 teaspoon paprika or pimentón (a Spanish smoked paprika, available at latienda.com)
2 eggs
Vegetable oil
Preparation
Step 1
1. Sprinkle the tomato slices with the salt and pepper; set aside.
Step 2
2. Combine the cornmeal and paprika in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
Step 3
3. Cover the bottom of a heavy skillet with 1/2 inch of oil, then place it over medium-high heat.
Step 4
4. Coat the tomato slices in the egg, then dredge them in the cornmeal mixture.
Step 5
5. Fry as many tomatoes as fit comfortably in the pan until nicely browned, about 2 minutes a side.
Step 6
6. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined platter. Repeat until all the tomatoes are cooked.
Recipe notes
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