Description
Fried Tomatoes with Corn Salsa are a mouthwatering delight that elevate any meal with their crispy texture and vibrant flavors. This dish combines perfectly fried tomato slices topped with a zesty corn salsa, making it an ideal appetizer, side dish, or snack. The fresh ingredients shine through, providing a burst of flavor in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a family dinner, these fried tomatoes will be a hit at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large tomatoes (beefsteak or heirloom)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup oil (olive oil recommended)
- 1 cup cooked corn
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 jalapeño (sliced)
- 3 tbsp red onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mixing flour, paprika, salt, and pepper on a plate.
- Whisk the egg in a bowl and set aside. Place panko breadcrumbs on another plate.
- Slice the tomatoes thickly, then coat each slice in flour, dip in egg wash, and finally coat in panko.
- For the corn salsa, mix together cooked corn, feta cheese, jalapeño slices, red onion, cilantro, and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tomato slices for about 1 minute per side until golden brown.
- Assemble by placing fried tomatoes on plates and topping them with corn salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of fried tomato with salsa (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg