Shelly's Recipe

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Category: Sides

3 green tomatoes
1 1/2 cups oil
1 cup flour
1 tbsp chopped basil
1 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 cup water
Salt and black pepper to taste
Louisiana Gold pepper sauce

In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, heat oil to 350. Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick and drain on a paper towel. Season flour with salt and pepper. Add chopped basil to the bread crumbs. Prepare egg wash by combining milk, egg and water. Blend well using a wire whisk. Season to taste using salt, pepper and Louisiana Gold. Dredge tomato slices first in flour, next in egg wash and finally in bread crumbs. Pan fry, a few at a time, until golden brown on each side. Remove and drain well. Serves 6

NOTE: Good served with remoulade or tartar sauce.