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.
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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
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Season catfish fillets with blackening seasoning.
- 2Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3Cook catfish fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and blackened.
- 4While catfish is cooking, bring coconut milk to a simmer in a saucepan.
- 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.
- 6Serve blackened catfish over dairy-free grits, garnished with green onions.
Substitutions
Dairy milk → Coconut milk
Adds creaminess and richness to grits.
Cheese → Nutritional yeast
Adds a savory, cheesy flavor.
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