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Crab & Fried Green Tomato Salad Recipe

Inspired by Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails
Time1h
Serves2

Marinated Gulf Lump Crab, Jicama Slaw, Charred Grapefruit Vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Crab

Jicama Slaw

Fried Green Tomatoes

Charred Grapefruit Vinaigrette

Method

Preparation of Crab

1

Marinate the Crab

In a bowl, mix the crab meat with lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Jicama Slaw

2

Prepare the Slaw

In a separate bowl, combine jicama, shredded carrot, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss well and set aside.

Fried Green Tomatoes

3

Fry the Tomatoes

Dredge the sliced green tomatoes in flour, dip in beaten egg, and then coat in cornmeal mixed with salt. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the tomatoes until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

Charred Grapefruit Vinaigrette

4

Make the Vinaigrette

Char the grapefruit halves on a grill or under a broiler until slightly charred. Squeeze the juice into a bowl, add olive oil, honey, and salt, and whisk until combined.

Assembly

5

Assemble the Salad

On a plate, layer the fried green tomatoes, top with jicama slaw, and finish with marinated crab. Drizzle with charred grapefruit vinaigrette before serving.