Crispy Fried Green Tomato Stack with Red Pepper Coulis
Crunchy cornmeal-crusted green tomato slices layered with creamy remoulade, roasted asparagus, and bright red pepper sauce—a Southern dinner that feels fancy but cooks in one skillet.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 2 medium, about 1 lb green tomatoes
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup, drained roasted red peppers (jarred)
- 8 oz fresh asparagus spears
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Blend roasted red peppers with 1 tbsp lemon juice and a pinch of salt until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
- 2
Slice green tomatoes into 0.5-inch rounds. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 3
Mix cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Coat each tomato slice evenly on both sides.
- 4
Heat 0.5 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Working in batches, fry tomato slices 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel.
- 6
Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper. Sear in the same skillet 3–4 minutes, shaking occasionally, until lightly charred.
- 7
Layer fried tomato slices with remoulade (mayo mixed with 1 tsp lemon juice and a pinch of Cajun spice) and serve with asparagus and red pepper coulis alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- blender or food processor
- 12-inch skillet
- shallow bowl
- paper towels
- kitchen thermometer (optional)
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