Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Little Village - DowntownFried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Jumbo lump crab meat, Hollandaise

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Ingredients

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Hollandaise Sauce

Method

Fried Green Tomatoes

  1. 1

    Prepare Tomatoes

    Slice the green tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick slices. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In a second bowl, pour the buttermilk. In a third bowl, add the cornmeal, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  3. 3

    Bread the Tomatoes

    Dredge each tomato slice in flour, then dip into buttermilk, and finally coat with the cornmeal mixture. Ensure each slice is evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Fry the Tomatoes

    Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded tomato slices and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Hollandaise Sauce

  1. 5

    Melt Butter

    Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Allow it to cool slightly while you prepare the egg yolks.

  2. 6

    Blend Egg Yolks

    In a heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks with lemon juice and a pinch of salt until pale and slightly thickened.

  3. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler). Gradually whisk in the melted butter until the sauce thickens and is creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and cayenne pepper.

Crab Meat

  1. 8

    Prepare Crab Meat

    In a bowl, gently mix the jumbo lump crab meat with Old Bay seasoning and lemon juice. Be careful not to break the crab meat too much.

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