Blackened Catfish: Indulgent Spicy Cheese Grits Recipe
Learn how to prepare delicious Blackened Catfish served with Spicy Cheese Grits, perfect for a special dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 catfish fillets
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a pot, bring water to a boil and whisk in the grits. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cheese, jalapeño, and green onions into the grits. Reserve.
- Rub catfish fillets with olive oil and cajun seasoning.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the fillets for about 4 minutes on each side until blackened.
- Serve the catfish on a bed of spicy cheese grits.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
- Pair with a refreshing salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with grits
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Blackened Catfish, Spicy Cheese Grits, Cajun Recipe