Meat and Dave's Ravigote Recipe

Name: Meat and Dave's Ravigote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups homemade mayonnaise, or store bought; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; Juice of one lemon; 1/2 cup minced onions; 1 tablespoon minced shallots; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 cup pressed capers; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped chervil; 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon; Salt and pepper; 1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for cartilage; 2 pounds Creole tomatoes, not very ripe (on the green side), (about 6 medium ), sliced 3/4-inch; 3 tablespoons Essence; 1 cup flour; 1 cup cornmeal; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1/2 cup buttermilk; Bacon fat for frying; 1 cup chiffonade of baby greens, lightly tossed in olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper; Tumeric infused oil; Paprika infused oil; Edible flowers; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups homemade mayonnaise, or store bought
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Juice of one lemon
1/2 cup minced onions
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup pressed capers
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chervil
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
Salt and pepper
1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for cartilage
2 pounds Creole tomatoes, not very ripe (on the green side), (about 6 medium ), sliced 3/4-inch
3 tablespoons Essence
1 cup flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
Bacon fat for frying
1 cup chiffonade of baby greens, lightly tossed in olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper
Tumeric infused oil
Paprika infused oil
Edible flowers
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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["For the ravigote: In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard,lemon juice, onions, shallots, garlic, capers, parsley.", "chervil, and tarragon.", "Mix until fully incorporated.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "Combine the crab meat and ravigote together and chill.", "For the tomatoes: In a saute pan, heat the bacon far.", "Season each tomato slice with Essence.", "Season the flour and cornmeal with 2 tablespoons of Essence.", "In a small bowl, combine the eggs and buttermilk together and whisk well.", "Dredge the tomatoes in the flour.", "Dip them in the egg wash, removing any excess Dredge in the tomatoes in the bread crumbs.", "In the hot bacon fat, fry each tomato for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden.", "Remove the tomatoes from the pan and drain on a paper-lined plate.", "Season the tomatoes with Essence.", "Place the greens on the plate.", "At an angle, alternate the tomatoes with the crab ravigote.", "Garnish with the oils, flowers and parsley.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

1694

kcal

Calories

158

Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 32 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups homemade mayonnaise, or store bought, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, Juice of one lemon, 1/2 cup minced onions, and more.

Yes, Meat and Dave's Ravigote falls under the General 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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Meat and Dave's Ravigote

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