Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCafe Le Rue @ The LandingsFish N' Grits Recipe

Fish N' Grits Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Make Fish N' Grits Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For the Grits

For the Fish

For Garnish

Method

For the Grits

  1. 1

    Prepare the Grits

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of corn grits and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir well, reduce heat to low, and cover.

  2. 2

    Cook the Grits

    Cook the grits for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. If necessary, add more water to reach desired consistency.

  3. 3

    Add Milk and Cheese

    Once the grits are cooked, stir in 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of butter, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well and keep warm.

For the Fish

  1. 4

    Prepare the Fish

    In a shallow bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 0.5 cup of milk. In another shallow dish, combine 1 cup of cornmeal, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.25 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

  2. 5

    Coat the Fish

    Dip each fish fillet into the egg mixture, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture until well coated.

  3. 6

    Fry the Fish

    In a large skillet, heat 1 cup of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated fish fillets. Fry each side for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

For Garnish

  1. 7

    Garnish the Dish

    Serve the fried fish over a generous scoop of grits. Top with chopped green onions and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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