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Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes with Crab Salad and Hot Butter Sauce

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A Southern-inspired dish featuring crispy fried green tomatoes, topped with a creamy crab salad and drizzled with a zesty hot butter sauce. Perfect as a brunch centerpiece or an impressive appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large green tomatoes, firm and unripe
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 8 ounces lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. In a bowl, mix crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Chill until ready to use.
  3. Line a baking sheet with paper towels for draining fried tomatoes.
  4. Slice tomatoes into 1/2-inch rounds. Dredge in flour, dip in buttermilk and egg mixture, then coat in cornmeal seasoned with cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  5. Fry tomatoes in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to prepared sheet to drain.
  6. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in lemon juice and garlic powder to create the butter sauce.
  7. Place fried tomatoes on a plate, top with crab salad, and drizzle with warm butter sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Double-dredging helps the coating stick and adds extra crunch.
  • Use chilled crab salad for the best contrast in texture.
  • Reheat leftovers in the oven to maintain crispiness.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: fried green tomatoes, crab salad, Southern recipe, brunch, appetizer, seafood

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