Blackened Catfish, Yellow dinner grits with okra and tomatoes.

by thesoulfultraveler

If there is one southern favorite that any one can enjoy its catfish. I remember taking my son catfishing on the Ohio river we had a great day of fellowship and bonding between father and son. The memories and laughs will last a life time. Watching our poles bend under the stress of dinner trying to get away and reeling in the big ones to meet their culinary demise.

This spicy recipe reminds me of how special that time really was…

Yellow dinner grits…you should know this by now if not use white rice…

1 to 2 pounds of catfish fresh caught or store bought depending on how adventurous you are. Drizzle with olive oil, Season with Aunt Cora’s Soulful seasoning, Cayenne pepper and black pepper to desired heat profile. (some like it hot!) Simple…Place on a sheet pan and broil until flesh is firm but not dry. Keep your eye on the prize!

Clean and cut about 20 pieces of okra and 1 heirloom tomato large dice. Place in a small sauce pan with 1 cup of water, 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, tsp. sugar, with salt and pepper to taste. Also add 1 clove of garlic minced. Simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes until tender.

Plate your cheesy grits or rice remove fish and place on grits top with okra and tomatoes and you are ready to eat.