Fried Green Tomatoes
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Fried Green Tomatoes

4 servings
Classic Southern fried green tomatoes, dipped in delicious remoulade, are the best way to use unripe summer tomatoes.

Ingredients

  • medium-sized

    firm green tomatoes

    3
  • Salt
  • all-purpose flour
    1 c
  • Cajun seasoning
    1 tbsp
  • milk or buttermilk
    ½ c
  • egg
    1
  • fine white cornmeal
    ⅓ c
  • fine dry bread crumbs
    ½ c
  • peanut oil

    canola oil, or olive oil for frying

    ¼ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut unpeeled tomatoes into 1/2 inch slices. Sprinkle slices with salt. Let tomato slices stand for 5 minutes.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    While the salted green tomato slices are resting, place in three separate, shallow bowls: 1) the flour and Cajun seasoning (if using), 2) buttermilk and egg, and 3) breadcrumbs and cornmeal. Whisk together the egg and buttermilk.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Heat the oil in a skillet on medium heat. Dip the green tomato slices in the flour-seasoning, then the buttermilk-egg mixture, then the cornmeal-breadcrumb mix.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    In the skillet, fry half of the coated tomato slices at a time, for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until brown. Set the cooked tomatoes on paper towels to drain. These fried green tomatoes are fantastic with a little hot sauce or remoulade .

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Enjoy!

    Step 5
Fried Green Tomatoes
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Fried Green Tomatoes

30 min4 servings379 cal

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