Ingredients

1/3 cup light mayonnaise

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs, beaten

1/2 cup cornmeal

1 1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning

2 medium green tomatoes (both ends sliced off), each cut crosswise into 4 slices

1/2 cup vegetable oil, such as safflower

Preparation

In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper, and set sauce aside.

Place flour, eggs, and cornmeal each in a separate bowl, and season each with 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning.

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with paper towels. Working with a few slices at a time, dip tomatoes in flour, then eggs, and finally cornmeal.

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Working in two batches, fry tomatoes until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to baking sheet, and sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately with sauce.