Pan-Seared Catfish over Cheesy Jalapeño Grits (Edit recipe)

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Pick your fish. I've made this with catfish. I've made it with tilapia. Whatever looks good at the counter works here. Season it with New Bae, get a proper sear going, and set it right on top of cheesy jalapeño grits. Finish it with some microgreens and, if you're feeling super fancy, a drizzle of adobo aioli.

It looks like something you'd order at a fancy restaurant. It takes about 20 minutes. That's the whole secret.

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PREP TIME

5 minutes

COOK TIME

12 minutes

INGREDIENTS

8

Serves: 2

Ingredients

2 whole Catfish, fillets
2 Tbsp New Bae Seasoning - Primal Palate
1 Tbsp Butter, Salted
1 Tbsp ARGILOS IV MILD Extra Virgin Olive Oil (500ml) - Argilos
1 cup Corn Grits (Polenta), prepared per package directions
0.5 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 whole Jalapeño Pepper, seeded, diced
0.5 cup Microgreens, optional

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Pat your fillets completely dry.
Season catfish generously on both sides with New Bae.
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add fillets and sear 6–7 minutes per side, until golden and flaking easily. Thinner fillets — closer to 4–5 minutes per side. Don't move them. Let the crust happen.
Meanwhile, cook grits per package directions. Stir in cheddar and diced jalapeños until melted and creamy.
Spoon grits onto a plate. Lay catfish right on top. Hit it with a handful of microgreens and a generous drizzle of spicy garlic aioli.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Any fish fillet works here — just adjust your cook time based on thickness. Thinner fillets like flounder or sole will cook faster, around 3–4 minutes per side. Tilapia is another great swap and behaves almost identically to catfish in the pan.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	762
Fat:	31 g
Carbohydrates:	57 g
Protein:	48 g
Cholesterol:	78 g
Sodium:	2926 mg
Fiber:	6 g
Sugars:	2 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.