Fried Green Tomatoes with Gulf Coast Crab

Directions Print

1. For the sauce reduce the wine, lemon juice and shallot in a sauce pot by half.
2. Add the heavy cream, cajun seasoning and bring to a boil quickly, reduce to a simmer.
3. Whisk in the cubed butter a few pieces at a time whisking continuously. Once all the butter is incorporated you can fold in the crab meat, take off the heat and reserve.
4. Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick, season with salt.
5. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
6. Mix the egg, buttermilk, and hot sauce together in a separate bowl.
7. Dip the green tomato slices in the dry mix then the buttermilk, and back to dry mix, shake off excess lightly.
8. Fry at 350 degrees until crispy and a nice golden brown approximate 6 minutes, remove, and place on paper towel.
9. Plate as shown in picture.