Blackened Catfish with Spicy Cheese Grits Recipe
A delicious and flavorful recipe for Blackened Catfish served over creamy and spicy cheese grits. This dish is a perfect blend of Southern flavors with a kick of Cajun spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern, Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For Blackened Catfish:
- 4 catfish fillets
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For Spicy Cheese Grits:
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 finely chopped jalapeño (optional)
- 2 tbsp sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Blackened Catfish: In a small bowl, mix paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Pat dry the catfish fillets and rub the spice mixture on both sides.
- Cook the Catfish: Heat oil in a skillet, cook the catfish fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Spicy Cheese Grits: Boil water with salt, add grits, cook until thickened. Stir in cheese, butter, and jalapeño if using.
- Finish and Serve: Let the grits rest, then serve the blackened catfish over the spicy cheese grits. Garnish with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with grits
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Blackened Catfish, Spicy Cheese Grits, Southern Cooking, Cajun Flavors
