Blackened Catfish with Dairy-Free Grits
Flaky blackened catfish served over creamy dairy-free grits. A sophisticated but safe Cajun-Creole lunch option.
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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
- 1Pat catfish fillets dry and coat with blackening seasoning.
- 2Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear catfish for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 3While catfish is cooking, bring dairy-free milk to a boil in a saucepan.
- 4Whisk in grits and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until grits are creamy.
- 5Stir in nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
- 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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