Description
Fish and Grits is a comforting Southern dish that brings together crispy fried fish and creamy, cheesy grits, making it an excellent choice for brunch or dinner. This delightful recipe features a mildly spicy tomato-based sauce that enhances the flavors, creating a meal that warms your soul and unites family and friends around the table. With easy preparation steps and healthy ingredients, you can customize this dish to suit your taste. Enjoy the perfect balance of savory fish and rich grits for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1 ½ pound of white fish fillet (such as tilapia or trout)
- 1 cup of stone-ground grits
- 3–4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1–2 cups of white sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tomato, diced
- ½ cup of red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup of chicken or vegetable broth
- Garlic, minced
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Blackened or Creole seasoning
Instructions
- Season the white fish fillets with salt, pepper, and seasoning. Brush lightly with oil.
- In a non-stick frying pan over medium heat, melt butter or oil. Cook the fish fillets until golden brown on each side (about 4–5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic, diced tomato, red bell pepper until softened. Pour in chicken broth and add more seasoning to taste. Let simmer.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water, milk, and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in grits; reduce heat and cover to simmer for about 20–25 minutes.
- Stir in butter and cheese into the grits until creamy.
- Serve the grits topped with fried fish and drizzled with the prepared sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg