Description
A delicious and flavorful dish featuring blackened salmon served over creamy cheesy grits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon fillets with blackening seasoning on both sides.
- Cook the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through.
- In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add grits, stirring occasionally.
- Once the grits are cooked, stir in butter, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Serve the blackened salmon over the cheesy grits.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of blackening seasoning to your taste.
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with grits
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Blackened Salmon, Cheesy Grits, Seafood, Southern Cuisine