Tomatoes With Seafood Dressing

FRESH TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• In a non-reactive bowl, whisk together the oil and vinegar until completely combined. Add the garlic, half the tomatoes and half the tarragon. Season with salt and pepper and stir to coat. Cover and chill 6 hours.
• Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and discard the solids. Stir in the remaining tomatoes and tarragon. Serve over slices of fresh tomato.
• BYOC: Use your favorite herb here and tailor this dressing to the meal or your family's favorite flavors... fresh thyme oregano, basil, chervil, parsley, anything goes! Try serving this sweet and tangy dressing tossed with fresh baby spinach, a baby mesclun mix or even butter lettuce and blue cheese.

SEAFOOD-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Combine the first nine ingredients in a bowl; set aside. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, dill and pepper; mix well. Pour over rice mixture; toss gently. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, cut a thin slice from the top of each tomato, or scallop top with a sharp knife. Scoop out pulp and discard, leaving a 1/2-in. thick shell. Fill each tomato with about 1/2 cup of salad. Serve immediately.

SLICED TOMATOES WITH FRESH HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• Arrange the tomato slices in a shallow casserole dish. Whisk together the olive oil, thyme, oregano, parsley, chives, and garlic in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour herb mixture over the tomatoes, covering evenly. Top with Parmesan cheese. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

TOMATOES WITH SEAFOOD DRESSING

Steps:

• Add shrimp, eggs, carrots, onion, salt, and pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until just combined. Blend mayonnaise with lemon juice and mustard; mix into shrimp mixture with a fork.
• Core tomatoes. Cut into quarters without cutting all the way to the bottom. Place each tomato on a lettuce leaf, and open. Spoon shrimp mixture into the center. Serve

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Stir together the flour and 1 teaspoon of the House Seasoning in a shallow pie plate or baking dish. In a separate baking dish, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. In a third baking dish, stir together the panko and remaining 2 teaspoons House Seasoning.
• Pour enough oil to come 1 inch up the sides of a large cast-iron skillet and heat to 375 degrees F over medium-high heat.
• Working with one tomato slice at a time, dredge the in the flour mixture, shaking to remove any excess. Dip in the egg wash, letting any excess drip off. Coat in the panko mixture and then place on a plate. Repeat with the remaining tomato slices. Working in batches, fry the tomatoes until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on a wire rack set in a sheet tray and sprinkle with salt while still hot. Serve warm with Spicy Ranch Dressing.
• Stir together the ranch dressing, sriracha, sour cream and paprika in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

SPICY SEAFOOD TOMATO SAUCE WITH LINGUINE

Steps:

• Bring water to boil in covered pot for fettuccine.
• Crush garlic.
• Heat oil in nonstick pan large enough to hold all the sauce ingredients. Saute garlic and pepper flakes for 30 seconds over medium heat.
• Crush tomatoes between fingers, add to pot with clam juice and wine and cook over high heat until liquid has been reduced by about one-third.
• Add all the raw seafood, and cook for about 2 minutes.
• Cook the fettuccine.
• Wash, dry and mince parsley.
• Add cooked shrimp to the sauce; season with pepper, and heat through.
• Drain fettuccine, and top with sauce; sprinkle with parsley.

WARM TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium skillet on medium heat. Add tomatoes, and cook, swirling pan often, until skins are blistered, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in garlic, red wine, and balsamic vinegar, and cook until liquid reduces by half and tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in sugar, salt, and red-wine vinegar, and cook for 1 minute. Serve immediately, or cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. (Warm over low heat before using.)

SEAFOOD STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Combine the first 9 ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, dill and pepper; mix well.
• Pour over rice mixture; toss gently.
• Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
• Just before serving, cut a thin slice from the top of each tomato.
• Scoop out pulp and discard, leaving a 1/2 inch thick shell.
• Fill each tomato with about 1/2 cup of salad.
• Serve immediately.

SEAFOOD IN SPICY TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms, basil, oregano, thyme and cayenne; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add both cans diced tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally., Add cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese, tomato paste, salt and pepper until cheese is melted. Add shrimp; cook 2 minutes. Add scallops and clam meat; cook 3 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Add fettuccine; toss to coat. If desired, sprinkle with additional cheese and basil.

SLICED TOMATOES WITH BLUE-CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Core the tomatoes, and cut into thick slices. Peel the onion, and slice.
• Combine the vinegar, oil, cheese, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Blend with a wire whisk (the dressing should be lumpy).
• Arrange the lettuce leaves, slices of tomatoes and onions on a cold serving plate, alternating them and slightly overlapping. Pour the dressing over all. Sprinkle with the basil, and serve.