Description
A flavorful Southern dish featuring blackened catfish, shrimp, and sausage served atop creamy cheddar grits, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb catfish fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- For the blackening spice:
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the creamy cheddar grits:
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- Salt, to taste
- For serving:
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the grits: In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water or chicken broth to a boil. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of grits. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 4 tbsp butter. Season with salt to taste. Keep warm over low heat.
- Prepare the blackening spice: In a small bowl, combine 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Pat the catfish, shrimp, and sausage dry. Rub the spice mixture evenly over all pieces.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 2 tbsp of melted butter.
- Add the sausage slices first and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until charred. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more butter if needed, and cook the catfish pieces for 3-4 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Finally, add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Serve the blackened catfish, shrimp, and sausage over the creamy cheddar grits. Drizzle with any remaining melted butter if desired.
Notes
Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level. Ensure the skillet is very hot for proper blackening. Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 45g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 35g