Jul 14 2026
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Roasted Florida Pink Shrimp Recipe

Inspired by Annie Gunn's Restaurant
Time1h 15m
Serves4

on Fried Green Tomatoes with Charred Tomato Pan Gravy and Dirty Rice

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Ingredients

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For the Fried Green Tomatoes

For the Charred Tomato Pan Gravy

For the Dirty Rice

For the Roasted Florida Pink Shrimp

Method

For the Fried Green Tomatoes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Wash and slice the green tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick slices. Sprinkle with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In a second bowl, beat the eggs and mix with buttermilk. In a third bowl, place the cornmeal mixed with salt and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Bread the Tomatoes

    Dredge each tomato slice in flour, dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with cornmeal. Ensure an even coating on each side.

  4. 4

    Fry the Tomatoes

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded tomato slices until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

For the Charred Tomato Pan Gravy

  1. 5

    Char the Tomatoes

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Halve the ripe tomatoes and place cut side down in the skillet. Cook until charred, about 5 minutes.

  2. 6

    Sauté Aromatics

    Add chopped onion and whole garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.

  3. 7

    Make the Gravy

    Add chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil. Blend until smooth.

For the Dirty Rice

  1. 8

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add diced bell pepper, onion, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until soft.

  2. 9

    Cook the Sausage

    Add ground sausage to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.

  3. 10

    Cook the Rice

    Add rice and chicken broth to the pot. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

  4. 11

    Finish the Rice

    Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in chopped green onions.

For the Roasted Florida Pink Shrimp

  1. 12

    Prepare the Shrimp

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika.

  2. 13

    Roast the Shrimp

    Spread the shrimp on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until they are pink and opaque.

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