Fried Green Tomatoes with Basil Mayonaise

• 6 hard green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk
• Dash hot sauce
• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 1/2 cups Japanese panko bread crumbs
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 recipe Basil Mayonnaise (recipe follows)

Basil Mayonnaise:

• 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Creole mustard
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper