Jul 14 2026
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Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Inspired by Saltine Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

Blackened shrimp, crawfish etouffée

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Ingredients

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Blackened Shrimp

Crawfish Étouffée

Method

Fried Green Tomatoes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Slice the green tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick slices. Sprinkle salt on both sides and let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out moisture.

  2. 2

    Set Up the Breading Station

    In one bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In a second bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs. In a third bowl, place the cornmeal.

  3. 3

    Bread the Tomatoes

    Dip each tomato slice first in the flour mixture, then in the buttermilk mixture, and finally in the cornmeal, ensuring they are well coated.

  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. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Blackened Shrimp

  1. 5

    Prepare the Shrimp

    Peel and devein the shrimp. Pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. 6

    Season the Shrimp

    In a bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss the shrimp in the spice mix until evenly coated.

  3. 7

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a skillet over high heat, melt the butter. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and cooked through. Remove from heat.

Crawfish Étouffée

  1. 8

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 9

    Add the Crawfish and Sauce

    Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the crawfish tails, tomato sauce, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  3. 10

    Simmer the Étouffée

    Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the mixture gets too thick, add a little more chicken broth.

  4. 11

    Serve the Étouffée

    Serve the crawfish étouffée over cooked rice and top with blackened shrimp. Enjoy with fried green tomatoes on the side.

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