Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
0.5 cup

mayonnaise

0.13 cup

Dijon mustard

smooth

6 unit

garlic cloves

roasted

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

1 tsp

unsalted butter

1 tsp

olive oil

12 unit

large shrimp

tails on

1 unit

lemon juice

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

0.5 cup

flour

0.5 cup

cornmeal

8 slice

tomatoes

1/3 inch

0.5 cup

milk

0.5 cup

olive oil

2 tbsp

parsley

chopped

1 cup

baby greens

Step 1
~2 min

Prepare the aioli: Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and roasted garlic in a food processor until smooth.

Step 2
~2 min

Transfer aioli to a squeeze bottle.

Step 3
~2 min

Prepare the tomatoes: Mix flour and cornmeal in a bowl.

Step 4
~2 min

Soak tomato slices in milk and dredge in the flour mixture.

Step 5
~2 min

Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet until hot.

Step 6
~2 min

Remove tomatoes from the milk and flour mixture, shaking off excess.

Step 7
~2 min

Fry tomato slices until nicely brown on both sides.

Step 8
~2 min

Remove fried tomatoes and keep warm.

Step 9
~2 min

Prepare the shrimp: Heat butter and olive oil in a pan.

Step 10
~2 min

When butter foams, add shrimp and cook until pink.

Step 11
~2 min

Add roasted garlic and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.

Step 12
~2 min

Toss well and cook for one minute.

Step 13
~2 min

Assemble the dish: Place 2 fried tomatoes in the middle of each plate.

Step 14
~2 min

Place 3 shrimp with tails overlapping against tomatoes on each plate.

Step 15
~2 min

Streak shrimp and tomatoes with aioli using a side-to-side motion.

Step 16
~2 min

Garnish with baby greens and chopped parsley.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Roast garlic in advance for a deeper flavor.

Use ripe, but firm tomatoes for best results.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Aioli can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of crusty bread.

Serve over rice or quinoa.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled asparagus
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern USA

Cultural Significance

A modern twist on Southern cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Summer

Popularity Score

75/100

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