Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRainbow LodgeFried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Inspired by Rainbow Lodge
Time1h
Serves4

gulf shrimp and lump blue crab salad dressed in pickled okra tartar, heirloom carrot escabeche topper

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Ingredients

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Pickled Okra Tartar Sauce

Heirloom Carrot Escabeche

Method

Fried Green Tomatoes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick rounds and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Set Up the Breading Station

    In one bowl, place the flour. In the second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In the third bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Bread the Tomatoes

    Dredge each tomato slice in flour, dip in egg mixture, and finally coat with the cornmeal mixture.

  4. 4

    Fry the Tomatoes

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

Shrimp and Crab Salad

  1. 5

    Cook the Shrimp

    Boil the shrimp in salted water until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and let cool.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Salad

    In a bowl, combine the cooled shrimp, lump blue crab meat, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.

Pickled Okra Tartar Sauce

  1. 7

    Make the Tartar Sauce

    In a bowl, mix together chopped pickled okra, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Heirloom Carrot Escabeche

  1. 8

    Prepare the Escabeche

    In a saucepan, combine white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then pour over the julienned heirloom carrots. Let cool.

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