Fried Green Tomato Sandwich

This recipe will guide you through making a mouthwatering fried green tomato sandwich. The tomatoes are coated in a crispy cornmeal batter and fried to perfection, then served on toasted bread with tangy mayo and fresh lettuce. It's a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will leave you craving for more. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this sandwich is a true crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

• 4 green tomatoes
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 8 slices bread
• Mayonnaise
• Lettuce

Directions

1. Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
2. In a shallow dish, mix together the cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
3. Pour the buttermilk into another dish.
4. Dip each tomato slice into the buttermilk, then coat it in the cornmeal mixture.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Fry the tomatoes in the hot oil for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Transfer the fried tomatoes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
8. Toast the bread slices until lightly browned.
9. Spread mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice.
10. Top half of the bread slices with fried green tomatoes and lettuce.
11. Cover with the remaining slices of bread, mayo-side down.
12. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

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