Crab Cake Tower Recipe
Two crab cakes (import) layered with fried green tomatoes and topped with grilled Shrimp* and Cajun Cream Sauce.
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Ingredients
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Crab Cakes
Fried Green Tomatoes
Grilled Shrimp
Cajun Cream Sauce
Method
Crab Cakes
- 1
Prepare the Crab Cake Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped green onions. Mix well.
- 2
Add Binders
Add the bread crumbs, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
- 3
Form the Crab Cakes
Shape the mixture into two patties and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Cook the Crab Cakes
In a skillet, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Fry the crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Fried Green Tomatoes
- 5
- 6
Dredge the Tomatoes
Dip each slice of green tomato in buttermilk, then coat in the flour mixture, and finally in the cornmeal.
- 7
Fry the Tomatoes
In a deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded tomatoes until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Grilled Shrimp
- 8
Marinate the Shrimp
In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning. Add the shrimp and marinate for about 15 minutes.
- 9
Cajun Cream Sauce
- 10
Prepare the Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- 11
Finish the Sauce
Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions.
