Shirley's Affair With Oscar Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Grits

   In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the stone ground grits and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Stir in diced bacon, diced tomato, and chives. Keep warm.

2. 2

   Cook the Steak

   Season the flat iron steak with salt and black pepper. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness. Remove from skillet, cover, and let rest.

3. 3

   Sauté the Asparagus

   In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the asparagus and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Season with a pinch of salt.

4. 4

   Fry the Green Tomatoes

   In another skillet, heat oil for frying. Dredge green tomato slices in cornmeal and fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   Assemble the Dish

   On each fried green tomato slice, layer with sautéed asparagus, jumbo lump crab meat, and sliced flat iron steak. Drizzle hollandaise sauce over the top. Serve the stone ground grits on the side, dusted with Old Bay seasoning.