FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

By BobD

Ingredients

• 4-6 SERVINGS
• 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 pimenta Spanish smoked paprika, available at latienda.com)
• 2 eggs
• Vegetable oil

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle the tomato slices with the salt and pepper; set aside.

Combine the cornmeal and paprika in a shallow bowl.

In another bowl, beat the eggs.

Cover the bottom of a heavy skillet with 1/2 inch of oil, then place it over medium-high heat.

Coat the tomato slices in the egg, then dredge them in the cornmeal mixture.

Fry as many tomatoes as fit comfortably in the pan until nicely browned, about 2 minutes a side.

Transfer them to a paper towel-lined platter.

Repeat until all the tomatoes are cooked.