Southern Fried Green Tomatoes With Shrimp and Tomato Relish

Submitted by ChefDebs

"The combination of all the flavours is outstanding, a great summer appetiser."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 4 slices green tomatoes (i/2 inch slices)
• 1 cup flour, seasoned with
• salt & pepper
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 8 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1⁄2 red onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon basil leaves, sliced
• salt & pepper
• 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese (1/2 inch)

directions

1. It is best to make the relish first, to allow the flavours to marry.So combine the diced red tomato, onion, basil, 2 Tbsp olive oil, salt & pepper to taste.
2. Dredge the green tomato slices in the seasoned flour. On med high, heat the oil in a heavy pan .Fry the tomato slices for approx 2 mins a side.Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
3. Season shrimp with salt & pepper. saute in a hot non stick pan for 2 minutes, Lower the heat to med and add the garlic and 1 Tbsp butter. Stir for 1 min and remove from heat.
4. Place the tomato slices on plates, top with the mozzarella cheese, sauteed shrimp and the tomato relish. Drizzle some juice from the relish around the plate.