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Blackened Catfish with Dairy-Free Grits

Flaky blackened catfish served over creamy dairy-free grits. A sophisticated but safe Cajun-Creole lunch option.

45m4 servings

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Blackened Catfish with Dairy-Free Grits recipe by Safe Plated
Contains fishDAIRY-freeEGG-free
510 cal|40g protein|45g carbs|20g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 Catfish Fillets
  • 2 tbsp Blackening Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 cups Dairy-Free Milk
  • 1 cup Grits (Coarse Ground)
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Pat catfish fillets dry and coat with blackening seasoning.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear catfish for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  3. 3While catfish is cooking, bring dairy-free milk to a boil in a saucepan.
  4. 4Whisk in grits and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until grits are creamy.
  5. 5Stir in nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6Serve blackened catfish over dairy-free grits. Garnish with green onions.

Substitutions

Milk → Dairy-Free Milk (almond or soy)(avoids Dairy)

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