Division of Marketing and Development
Susan Nardizzi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner
Florida Seafood Recipe
Garlic Shrimp and Fried Green Tomatoes
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Seafood-4376
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Ingredients |
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4 to 6 sprigs |
rosemary |
24 large |
shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails intact |
1/4 cup |
olive oil |
4 medium cloves |
garlic, crushed and minced |
1/2 teaspoon |
red pepper flakes |
2 teaspoons |
lemon zest |
1/3 cup |
fresh parsley, chopped |
3 tablespoons |
lemon juice |
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salt to taste |
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Preparation
Strip leaves off the bottom two-thirds of the rosemary sprigs. Thread shrimp onto stem of each sprig. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat about 30 to 45 seconds. Add the garlic and shrimp; sauté over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, turning skewers frequently until the shrimp just turn pink. Add the parsley, lemon juice, and salt; stir well. Remove from the pan and serve immediately with fried green tomatoes.
Yield
4 servings
Nutritional Value Per Serving
Calories 176, Calories From Fat 128, Total Fat 15g, Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fatty Acid 0g, Cholesterol 64mg, Total Carbohydrates 3g, Protein 9g, Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0g
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Fried Green Tomatoes
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Ingredients |
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4 |
green tomatoes |
1/2 cup |
all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup |
yellow cornmeal |
1 |
egg |
1/3 cup |
milk |
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salt and pepper, to taste |
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oil, for frying |
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Preparation
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Slice unpeeled tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Mix flour, corn meal, salt and pepper in a shallow plate. In a small bowl, beat egg and milk until combined. Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat to 375 degrees F. Dip sliced tomato into egg mixture then dip into flour mixture coating both sides. In the skillet, fry half of the coated tomato slices at a time, for 4-6 minutes on each side or until brown. Drain on paper towels or a rack. Season to taste with salt and pepper then keep warm in preheated oven until ready to serve.
Yield
4 servings
Nutritional Value Per Serving
Calories 136, Calories From Fat 20, Total Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fatty Acid 0g, Cholesterol 56mg, Total Carbohydrates 25g, Protein 6g, Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0g
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