Fried Green Tomatoes W/Shrimp Remoulade Recipe

Name: Fried Green Tomatoes W/Shrimp Remoulade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 green tomatoes; 1 ½ cups oil; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon basil (finely chopped); 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated); 1 teaspoon oregano (crushed); salt; black pepper; cayenne pepper; 1 cup milk; 1 egg (beaten); 1 cup water; Tabasco sauce (to taste); shrimp remoulade sauce; romaine lettuce (shredded); 3 tablespoons fresh chives (chopped)

Servings: persons

4 green tomatoes
1 ½ cups oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon basil (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
1 teaspoon oregano (crushed)
salt
black pepper
cayenne pepper
1 cup milk
1 egg (beaten)
1 cup water
Tabasco sauce (to taste)
shrimp remoulade sauce
romaine lettuce (shredded)
3 tablespoons fresh chives (chopped)

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["Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet till hot but not smoking (about 350F).", "Slice the tomatoes about 3/8"" thick & pat them dry w/paper towels.", "Season flour w/salt, pepper & cayenne.", "Add the Parmesan, oregano & basil to the bread crumbs & mix thoroughly.", "Mix milk, egg & water & combine w/a wire whisk to make an egg wash.", "Season the egg wash w/salt, pepper & hot sauce.", "Using the classic 3-step method, dredge the tomato slices in flour (tap excess from slices), then dip in the egg wash & then coat thoroughly w/the breadcrumbs.", "Pan-fry tomatoes (being careful not to crowd the pan) till golden brown on ea side (do in batches if necessary).", "Drain well on several layers of paper towels.", "For ea serving, place Romaine lettuce on a salad plate, about 3 slices of tomato, then top w/the shrimp remoulade.", "Garnish w/chopped chives & serve immediately.", "NOTE: There are several recipes for fried green tomatoes & shrimp remoulade here on RZ, but none I found that combine them as they do in this New Orleans dish."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 green tomatoes, 1 ½ cups oil, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon basil (finely chopped), and more.

Yes, Fried Green Tomatoes W/Shrimp Remoulade falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fried Green Tomatoes W/Shrimp Remoulade

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