Fried Red Tomatoes With Sour Cream and Prosciutto

Submitted by Chuck Hughes

"Recipe courtesy Chuck Hughes"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 firm ripe tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup white flour
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2⁄3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• sour cream, for garnish
• 3 slices prosciutto, fried till crisp, for garnish
• 3 sprigs fresh chives, finely chopped, for garnish

directions

1. Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Sprinkle with coarse salt and cracked black pepper.
2. Place flour, eggs, and crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Heat the oil with a dollop of butter, in a medium skillet on medium heat. Dip the tomato slices in the flour, then the eggs, and then crumbs. In batches, fry half the coated slices at a time, for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
3. Coat the remaining tomatoes in the flour, egg and bread crumb mixture, and cook. Remove the tomatoes to a warm serving tray.
4. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, crumbled crisp prosciutto, and a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives.