Blackened Shrimp and Fried Green Tomato Po Boy Salad

Blackened Shrimp and Fried Green Tomato Po Boy Salad

Servings: 4

Ingredients

FOR THE BLACKENED SHRIMP:

• 1/2 pound shrimp, shelled and deviened
• 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
• 1 tablespoon oil

FOR THE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES:

• 1 pound green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• salt and pepper to taste
• oil or bacon grease for frying

FOR THE REMOULADE DRESSING:

• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 teaspoon creole mustard
• 1 teaspoon horseradish
• 1 small clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon capers
• 1 green onion, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• salt pepper and cayenne to taste

FOR THE SALAD:

• 4 strips bacon
• 6 cups lettuce, sliced
• 1/2 cup tomato, sliced
• 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Instructions

FOR THE BLACKENED SHRIMP:

• Toss the shrimp in the seasoning, cook them in the oil in a pan over medium-high heat until cooked, about 1-2 minutes per side, and set aside.

FOR THE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES:

• Dip the tomato slices in the buttermilk, dredge them in the mixture of the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper and fry them in oil over medium-high heat, until lightly golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side, before setting on paper towels to drain.

FOR THE REMOULADE DRESSING:

• Puree everything in a blender until smooth.

FOR THE SALAD:

• Cook and crumble the bacon, mix everything and toss in the dressing.

Source: closetcooking