Fried Green Tomatoes with Cajun Shrimp Sauce
Crispy fried green tomato slices topped with a creamy shrimp Cajun sauce that's loaded with shrimp! This easy fried green tomato recipe is our family favorite and I think you'll love it, too. The sauce is what makes this recipe over the top delicious!
Servings 4
Calories 518kcal
Equipment
- assorted bowls
- measuring cup(s) Magnetic handles keeps them organized in a drawer.
- measuring spoons Divots for easy measuring in spice jars.
- large skillet (cast iron) Best for frying because of its superior heat distribution.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup corn meal
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cajun/Creole seasoning (for the green tomato slices) ADJUST TO TASTE
- 4 medium green tomatoes, thickly sliced
- oil for frying
- 1 pound headless shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon liquid shrimp and crab boil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun/Creole seasoning (for the sauce) ADJUST TO TASTE
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Combine egg and milk; set aside. In a separate bowl, mix together corn meal, flour, salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning. Adjust the amount of Creole seasoning per your level of heat desired.1 egg, ½ cup milk, ½ cup corn meal, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon Cajun/Creole seasoning (for the green tomato slices) ADJUST TO TASTE
- Dip tomato slices in egg mixture; dredge in corn meal mixture. Cover bottom of skillet with enough oil for frying (about ¼ to ½ inch). Cook on medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towel.4 medium green tomatoes, thickly sliced, oil for frying
- Make the sauce. Saute the shrimp in the butter and crab boil until pink. Remove shrimp from the skillet.1 pound headless shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon liquid shrimp and crab boil
- Add cream, 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning or per your level of heat desired, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (optional) to the skillet and reduce by half, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp to sauce and stir to mix well. Serve sauce on top of fried green tomatoes.1 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon Cajun/Creole seasoning (for the sauce) ADJUST TO TASTE, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
Notes
Prep all of your ingredients before you start. This recipe comes together quickly once the oil is hot.
Make the shrimp sauce first if it's your first time making this recipe. Keep it warm while you fry the tomatoes.
Pat the tomato slices dry so the coating sticks and fries up nice and crisp.
Set up a wire rack before frying so the tomatoes stay crisp while you finish the batch.
Don't overcrowd the skillet. Fry in batches to keep the tomatoes golden instead of greasy.
Serve immediately for the crispiest fried green tomatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 283mg | Sodium: 1470mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3163IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 3mg
