Jul 14 2026
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Blackened Catfish Recipe

Inspired by Truth and Beauty
Time1h
Serves4

cheddar grits / tomato gravy / sweet thai chile brussels sprouts

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Ingredients

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Catfish

Cheddar Grits

Tomato Gravy

Sweet Thai Chile Brussels Sprouts

Method

Catfish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Catfish

    Pat the catfish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with blackening spice.

  2. 2

    Cook the Catfish

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned catfish fillets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cheddar Grits

  1. 3

    Cook the Grits

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the grits and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. 4

    Finish the Grits

    Once the grits are thickened and creamy, stir in the butter and cheddar cheese until melted and well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Tomato Gravy

  1. 5

    Sauté Onions and Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  2. 6

    Make the Gravy

    Add the canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, sugar, salt, black pepper, and basil to the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Sweet Thai Chile Brussels Sprouts

  1. 7

    Prepare Brussels Sprouts

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, toss the halved brussels sprouts with olive oil and salt.

  2. 8

    Roast Brussels Sprouts

    Spread the brussels sprouts on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until they are tender and slightly charred.

  3. 9

    Finish with Sauce

    Remove the brussels sprouts from the oven and drizzle with sweet Thai chili sauce. Toss to coat and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

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