John's Busters and Grits Recipe

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John's Busters and Grits
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Directions:

  1. Preheat a deep-fryer with the peanut oil to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a mixing bowl combine the milk, eggs, cornmeal, flour and Creole spice using a wire whisk, until smooth.
  3. In a medium-size saucepan bring the water to a boil over medium heat and slowly add the grits, while stirring constantly. Once the grits come to a boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Once the grits have cooked for 20 minutes, stir in 3 tablespoons of the butter and the mascarpone cheese. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  5. Dip the soft-shell crabs into the cornmeal batter and carefully add them to the hot oil, 1 at a time. Fry until golden brown, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, before removing to absorbent paper towels and seasoning with additional salt.
  6. Using a medium saucepan heat the Crab Pan Sauce with the garlic and green onion. Bring to a boil and stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, the hot sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste. Remove from heat once the butter has been added.
  7. To plate this dish, spoon the grits into individual bowls with a generous amount of sauce ladled around the grits and topped with a fried soft-shell crab.
  8. Crab Pan Sauce:
  9. Heat the oil in a pan over moderate heat. Add the onions, garlic, fennel, and pepper flakes. Cook the vegetables, stirring often, for 3 minutes.
  10. Add the thyme leaves, tarragon leaves, bay leaf, cream, vermouth and stock to the pan. Increase the heat to high and reduce the sauce by half, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1898.09 Kcal (7947 kJ)
Calories from fat 1618.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 179.8g 277%
Cholesterol 226.93mg 76%
Sodium 382.25mg 16%
Potassium 440.25mg 9%
Total Carbs 52.39g 17%
Sugars 2.49g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.52g 14%
Protein 20.86g 42%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 154.3mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 341.15 Kcal (1428 kJ)
Calories from fat 290.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.32g 277%
Cholesterol 40.79mg 76%
Sodium 68.7mg 16%
Potassium 79.13mg 9%
Total Carbs 9.42g 17%
Sugars 0.45g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 14%
Protein 3.75g 42%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 11%
Iron 0.4mg 14%
Calcium 27.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 52.2
    Points
  • 54
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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