Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEpic RestaurantFried Green Tomato Salad & Crab Cake Recipe

Fried Green Tomato Salad & Crab Cake Recipe

Inspired by Epic Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves4

PICKLED ONIONS & OKRA/ARTISANAL GREENS CHIPOTLE AIÖLI/BUTTERMILK DRESSINGS/REMOULADE

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Ingredients

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Pickled Onions and Okra

Dressings

Greens

Method

Fried Green Tomatoes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Breading Station

    Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with buttermilk, and one with cornmeal mixed with black pepper.

  3. 3

    Fry the Tomatoes

    Dip each tomato slice in flour, then buttermilk, and finally cornmeal. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the tomatoes until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

Crab Cakes

  1. 4

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, eggs, Old Bay seasoning, breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to avoid breaking the crab meat.

  2. 5

    Form the Cakes

    Form the mixture into patties, about 1 inch thick. Place on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 6

    Cook the Crab Cakes

    In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Pickled Onions and Okra

  1. 7

    Pickling Solution

    In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.

  2. 8

    Pickle the Onions

    Slice the red onion thinly and add to the boiling pickling solution. Remove from heat and let cool. Add pickled okra after cooling.

Dressings

  1. 9

    Prepare the Dressings

    In separate bowls, prepare the chipotle aioli, buttermilk dressing, and remoulade according to your favorite recipes or purchased from the store.

Greens

  1. 10

    Prepare the Greens

    Wash and dry the artisanal greens. Set aside for serving.

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