CRAB CAKE STUFFED SHRIMP OVER A FRIED GREEN TOMATO

Amy Fossett, Severn, Maryland, Grand-prize winner and first place in appetizer division

1 lb. lump crabmeat

12 jumbo shrimp, butterflied

1 clove garlic, finely minced

½ c. green bell pepper, diced

½ c. red bell pepper, diced

½ c. green onion, sliced

½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning

¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

½ tsp. sea salt

2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted

Fried Green Tomato

3 green tomatoes, sliced

½ c. flour

¼ tsp. garlic powder

¼ tsp onion powder

2 eggs

1 c. panko crumbs

1 Tbs. fresh dill, chopped

Vegetable oil for frying

Mixed greens

Sauté garlic, pepper and onion in 1 Tbs. of olive oil over low heat just until transparent. Remove from heat and allow to cool. In a medium bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with the black pepper, ¼ tsp. Old Bay, cayenne and sea salt. Gently fold in the crabmeat. Form i...