Fried Green Tomatoes

• 3 medium, firm green tomatoes
• Salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning (optional)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Cut unpeeled tomatoes into 1/2 inch slices. Sprinkle slices with salt. Let tomato slices stand for 5 minutes.

In 3 separate shallow bowls place: the flour and Cajun seasoning (if using), milk and beaten egg, and Panko and cornmeal.

Heat the oil in a skillet on medium heat. Dip tomato slices in the flour-seasoning mix, then milk-egg mixture, then the cornmeal-Panko crumb mix. 

fry in small batches, for 3-5 minutes on each side or until brown. Set the cooked tomatoes on paper towels to drain.