Tomato Wedges With Flaked Sea Salt Pepper And Chilled Vodka Recipes

Steps:

• Using a skewer, poke a few holes in each tomato. In a container, combine tomatoes and vodka. Cover and refrigerate for 2 days., Pour tomatoes and vodka into a shallow serving dish. Serve tomatoes with toothpicks; if desired, combine sea salt and pepper in a small bowl for dipping.

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• In a medium shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; set aside. In another shallow bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and lime juice (the mixture may appear curdled); set aside.
• In a large cast-iron or heavy skillet, pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch; heat until a deep-fry thermometer measures 375 degrees. Meanwhile, working in batches, dip tomatoes in buttermilk mixture, then in cornmeal mixture. Set aside on a large plate; repeat with remaining tomatoes.
• Fry tomatoes, working in batches, until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. Season with salt while hot. Serve warm with basil-lime mayonnaise.

Steps:

• Poke 5 or 6 holes with a wooden pick or skewer in each tomato and put in a shallow bowl. Pour vodka over tomatoes and let stand, covered, tossing occasionally, 1 to 2 hours, or until soaked to desired taste.
• In a small bowl stir together salt and pepper.
• Serve tomatoes with seasoned salt for dipping.

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• Cut tomatoes into wedges or halves. Season with flaked sea salt and crushed black pepper. Serve with glasses of chilled vodka.

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• Preheat oven to 300°F. Lightly brush heavy large baking sheet with oil. Arrange tomatoes on baking sheet. Lightly brush with oil. Sprinkle basil over. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake tomatoes until tender, about 30 minutes. Transfer to platter; serve.

Steps:

• Place tomato wedges in a large bowl. Place remaining ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Pour dressing over tomatoes and toss gently. Chill before serving.