Country-Style Fish & Grits

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 20 Min

If you're looking for family dinner recipes that will shake things up in the kitchen, our Country-Style Fish & Grits is the perfect way to add some excitement to the menu! Everyone's mouth will water as they spoon up a hearty bowl of grits that's topped with our perfectly seasoned, flavor-packed fish. It's so delicious and comes together in no time, which means it's one of those family dinner recipes that are super weeknight friendly!

What You'll Need

4 cups water
1 cup white or yellow grits
FISH SEASONING
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaf
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

What to Do

In a large saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil. Add grits, stir, and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 15 to 18 minutes or until grits are softened, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine Fish Seasoning ingredients; mix well. Sprinkle seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of fish, patting seasoning lightly onto fish. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil until hot. Sauté fish (in batches, if necessary) 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until it flakes easily with a fork. Cut each piece of fish in half down the center.
Remove the grits from heat and add cheese, butter, salt, and pepper; stir until cheese and butter are melted. Evenly divide grits into 4 bowls and top each with 2 pieces of tilapia. Serve immediately.

Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip

Looking for a delicious shrimp and grits recipe? You've got to try our Southern Shrimp and Grits or Paula's Shrimp and Grits!
For more delicious tilapia recipes whip up our Big Catch Tilapia Boats, A Good Fish Dish, or our delicious Seafood Oscar!

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 559
Calories from Fat 251
Total Fat 28g 43 %
Saturated Fat 15g 74 %
Trans Fat 0.5g 0 %
Protein 45g 89 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 145mg 48 %
Sodium 955mg 40 %
Total Carbohydrates 33g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 9 %
Sugars 0.5g 0 %

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Rnbowgrl

Oct 16, 2018

Omg yum! I had my first grits experience at a friends house for dinner a few years ago...it was smothered with a very chunky chicken shrimp combo and I couldn't imagine why in the world I'd never had them before. I'm thinking halibut would be perfect in this recipe and now that I think about it, I bet the seasoning blend you have in the ingredients would be amazing with shrimp as well!