Description
Fried Tomatoes with Corn Salsa is a delicious and vibrant dish that brings the flavors of summer to your table. The juicy, crispy fried tomatoes create a delightful contrast with the zesty corn salsa, making it an ideal appetizer or side dish for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, enjoying a cozy dinner at home, or looking to impress guests, this recipe showcases how simple ingredients can create something extraordinary. With just 15 minutes of prep and cook time, you’ll have a dish that’s not only quick but also packed with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large tomatoes (beefsteak or heirloom)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Pinch salt and pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup oil (olive oil recommended)
- 1 cup cooked corn
- 1/2 jalapeño (sliced)
- 3 tbsp red onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the coating by mixing flour, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Slice the tomatoes into thick rounds and dip each slice in flour, then egg wash, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- For the corn salsa, combine cooked corn, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix well.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry each tomato slice until golden brown on both sides.
- Place fried tomatoes on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve topped with corn salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fried tomato slices (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg