Fried Red Tomatoes

I saw this recipe the other day when flipping through daytime TV. I couldn't find the recipe so I made mine the best I could from memory (I posted the original recipe below). I pretty much got things right but I did not do the garnish as 1) I don't eat red meat and 2) I had no sour cream. I did buy some turkey "bacon" and may try these again tomorrow with some of that cooked to be crispy and prosciutto-like. A really delicious way to eat your veggies!


Courtesy of: Chuck's Day Off - Episode: The Bro Show
 

 Ingredients and Prep:

• 1/2 cup white flour
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 3 firm ripe tomatoes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Dollop of butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Garnish:

• A dollop of sour cream
• 3 slices prosciutto, fried till crisp
• A few sprigs of chives, finely chopped

Instructions:

1. Cut tomatoes into ½ inch slices.
2. Sprinkle with coarse salt & cracked black pepper.
3. Place flour, eggs, and crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
4. Heat oil with a dollop of butter in a medium skillet on medium heat.
5. Dip tomato slices in flour, then eggs, then crumbs.
6. In the pan fry half the coated slices at a time for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
7. Bread and cook remaining tomatoes.
8. Remove to a serving tray. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, crumbled crisp prosciutto and a sprinkle of minced, fresh chives.