Description
This Blackened Fish and Cheese Grits recipe combines perfectly spiced white fish with creamy, cheesy grits for a comforting Southern meal that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Blackened Fish:
- 4 white fish fillets (such as catfish, tilapia, or cod)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Cheese Grits:
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
For Garnish and Serving:
- Chopped green onions
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Blackened Fish: Combine spices in a bowl, coat fish fillets, and cook until blackened.
- Make the Cheese Grits: Boil water or broth, cook grits until creamy, then stir in butter, cheese, and milk.
- Assemble: Serve the cheese grits topped with blackened fish, garnish with green onions, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, cook grits in a mix of chicken broth and milk.
- You can use smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.
- This dish pairs well with collard greens or sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with 1/4 of grits
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
