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Busters and Grits

This sophisticated take on a Southern classic, known as Busters and Grits, is a high-protein dish that celebrates the delicate flavour of soft-shell blue crabs. The crabs are coated in a seasoned cornmeal batter and fried until perfectly crisp, providing a wonderful textural contrast to the smooth, buttery base. By using mascarpone and plenty of butter, the corn grits achieve a rich, velvety consistency that feels truly indulgent for a weekend brunch or a special evening meal.

Savoury and satisfying, this recipe is elevated by a punchy garlic and Tabasco-flecked pan sauce that ties the seafood and grits together beautifully. Soft-shell crabs are a seasonal treat, making this a fantastic choice for an impressive homemade dinner when they are at their best. Serve this dish immediately while the crabs are hot and crunchy for the ultimate soul-food experience.

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Ingredients for Busters and Grits

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  • 230g white corn grits

  • 6 tablespoons butter

  • 110g mascarpone cheese

  • Pimienta negra recién molida

  • 120 ml de leche

  • 4 eggs, beaten

  • 240 ml de harina de maíz

  • 60g flour

  • 1 teaspoon Basic Creole Spices

  • 0.9L canola oil

  • 6 small soft-shell blue crabs, cleaned

  • 240ml Basic Crab Pan Sauce

  • 3 dientes de ajo, picados

  • 1 cebolla de verdeo, picada

  • 2 dashes Tabasco

  1. Bring 950ml lightly salted water to a boil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot over high heat. Slowly pour the grits into the boiling water, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low. Stir the grits often to make sure they don't stick to the bottom of the pot. Simmer until all the water has been absorbed and the grits become soft, about 20 minutes.

  2. Stir in 45ml of the butter and the mascarpone. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the grits to keep a crust from forming.

  3. Whisk together the milk, eggs, cornmeal, flour, and Creole Spices in a medium bowl until smooth.

  4. Heat the canola oil in a deep skillet over high heat until it reaches a temperature of 350° on a candy thermometer. Dip the crabs in the cornmeal batter, then fry the crabs, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 7 minutes. Remove crabs from skillet and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. Heat the Crab Pan Sauce along with the garlic and spring onions in a small saucepan over moderate heat.

  6. Bring to a boil, stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and the Tabasco, and season with salt and pepper. Once you've added the butter, remove from heat.

  7. Spoon grits into a large serving bowl. Ladle a generous amount of sauce around the grits, then put the fried soft shells on top of the grits.

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