Fried Green Tomatoes

Name: Fried Green Tomatoes
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 pimenton (a Spanish smoked paprika, available at latienda.com); 2 eggs; Vegetable oil

6 ingredients

6 steps

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 pimenton (a Spanish smoked paprika, available at latienda.com)
2 eggs
Vegetable oil

Directions

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1. Sprinkle the tomato slices with the salt and pepper; set aside.
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2. Combine the cornmeal and paprika in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
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3. Cover the bottom of a heavy skillet with 1/2 inch of oil, then place it over medium-high heat.
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4. Coat the tomato slices in the egg, then dredge them in the cornmeal mixture.
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5. Fry as many tomatoes as fit comfortably in the pan until nicely browned, about 2 minutes a side.
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6. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined platter. Repeat until all the tomatoes are cooked.