Skip to main content
Blackened Catfish with Dairy-Free Grits — allergy-safe recipe by Safe Plated

Blackened Catfish with Dairy-Free Grits

Flaky blackened catfish served atop creamy, dairy-free grits. A Southern classic made allergen-friendly with coconut milk to replace the dairy. Served with a simple side salad.

15m prep + 20m cook4 servingsSafety: 97/100
Contains fishDAIRY-free
480 cal|35g protein|30g carbs|25g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 6oz Catfish fillets
  • 2 tbsp Blackening seasoning
  • 1 cup Corn grits
  • 3 cups Coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Green onions

Instructions

  1. 1Season catfish fillets with blackening seasoning.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Cook catfish fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and blackened.
  4. 4While catfish is cooking, bring coconut milk to a simmer in a saucepan.
  5. 5Whisk in grits, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until grits are creamy and thickened, about 15-20 minutes.
  6. 6Serve blackened catfish over dairy-free grits, garnished with green onions.

Substitutions

Related Guides

Want a full week of recipes like this?

Get a personalized 7-day meal plan customized for your family's specific allergens. Every recipe is cross-checked by an independent AI.

Get the App — from $9.17/month

Cancel anytime. No commitments.