Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp and Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

butter

1/2 cup

onion

1 tbsp

minced garlic

2 cups

peeled and chopped tomatoes , juices retained

1 tsp

kosher salt , or to taste

1/4 tsp

freshly cracked black pepper , or to taste

1/4 tsp

Old Bay seasoning , or to taste

1/4 tsp

Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama ), or to taste

1 tsp

granulated sugar

1 tbsp

fresh, chopped parsley

1 tbsp

fresh, chopped basil

1 lb

small shrimp , peeled and deveined

1/2 cup

heavy cream

medium sized green tomatoes

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

1/4 cup

milk or buttermilk

large egg

1 cup

self rising flour

1/4 cup

cornmeal

1/4 cup

cracker crumbs

1/4 tsp

Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama ), or to taste

Vegetable or canola oil, for frying