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Blackened Catfish Recipe

Inspired by Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

Time1h 15m

Serves4

pimento cheese grits, braised collards, stewed tomatoes

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Ingredients

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Catfish

4 pieces Catfish fillets

2 tbs Watkins paprika

1 tbs Cayenne pepper

1 tbs Watkins garlic powder

1 tbs Onion powder

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 tbs olive oil

Pimento Cheese Grits

1 cup Grits

4 cups Water

1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

1 1/4 cup Pimento peppers, diced

2 tbs Butter

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

Braised Collards

1 bunch Collard greens, chopped

2 cups Chicken broth

1 tbs olive oil

3 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

Stewed Tomatoes

2 cups Canned diced tomatoes

1 medium Onion, chopped

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tbs olive oil

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp Basil, dried

Method

Cooking the Catfish

1

Prepare the Spice Mixture

In a bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.

2

Season the Catfish

Rub the spice mixture evenly onto both sides of the catfish fillets.

3

Cook the Catfish

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned catfish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are blackened and cooked through.

Making Pimento Cheese Grits

4

Cook the Grits

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add grits and salt, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5

Mix in Cheese and Pimentos

Once the grits are thickened, stir in butter, cheddar cheese, and pimento peppers until well combined.

Braised Collards

6

Sauté Garlic

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.

7

Cook Collards

Add chopped collard greens and chicken broth. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until collards are tender. Season with salt and black pepper.

Preparing Stewed Tomatoes

8

Sauté Onion and Garlic

In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.

9

Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and basil. Let simmer for about 15 minutes.