Fried Green Tomatoes with Anchovy and Lemon Recipe

Name: Fried Green Tomatoes with Anchovy and Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons water; 2 cups fine fresh bread crumbs (from six 1-ounce slices of bread, crusts removed); 4 large green tomatoes (3/4 pound each), sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick (16 slices); 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 8 large anchovy fillets, halved lengthwise; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
2 cups fine fresh bread crumbs (from six 1-ounce slices of bread, crusts removed)
4 large green tomatoes (3/4 pound each), sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick (16 slices)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 large anchovy fillets, halved lengthwise
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
In a shallow bowl, mix the flour with the salt and cayenne.
2
In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the water.
3
Spread the bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl.
4
Dredge 4 of the tomato slices in the flour and shake off the excess.
5
Dip them in the egg, then coat with the bread crumbs, shaking off the excess.
6
Repeat with the remaining tomato slices.
7
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
8
Add half of the breaded green tomato slices and fry them over moderately high heat until crisp and golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
9
Drain the tomato slices on paper towels and transfer them to a large platter.
10
Repeat with the remaining tomato slices.
11
Top each fried tomato slice with an anchovy strip and a lemon wedge and serve immediately.

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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Green Tomatoes with Anchovy and Lemon

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