Fried Green Tomatoes With Crawfish Cream Sauce Recipe

APPETIZERS

1. 1

   Prepare the Green Tomatoes

   Wash the green tomatoes and slice them into 1/2 inch thick slices. Season with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Set Up Breading Station

   In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In a second bowl, beat the eggs and milk together. In a third bowl, combine the cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Bread the Tomatoes

   Dip each slice of green tomato in the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally coat with the cornmeal mixture. Set aside on a plate.

4. 4

   Fry the Tomatoes

   In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded tomato slices in batches, frying until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   Make the Crawfish Cream Sauce

   In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in the crawfish tails and cook for 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Finish the Sauce

   Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Serve

   Place fried green tomatoes on a serving plate and spoon the crawfish cream sauce generously over the top. Enjoy!