Seared Catfish with Red Onion Relish – TCI

Seared Catfish with Red Onion Relish

Serving Size: 4

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What you’ll need:

  • 4 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Red Onion Relish:
  • 3 large red onions, peeled and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • Gorgonzola Grits:
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • ¾ cup quick grits
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup crumbled gorgonzola

How to prepare:

Red Onion Relish:

Place onions in a pot, and cover. Cook on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until onions are translucent. Add lemon juice, cover and simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add sugar and red wine vinegar, and continue to cook 4 more minutes, until mixture is thick and onions have cooked through.

Gorgonzola Grits:

In another pot, bring chicken broth, water and half-and-half to a boil over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add remaining grits, stirring until well blended. Remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly.

Seared Catfish:

Lightly drizzle the fillets with olive oil, and then season with salt and pepper.

Add seasoned fillets, presentation side down, to a very hot cast-iron skillet, and sear for 2 to 3 minutes to get a nice crust. Carefully turn and sear other side, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.

Serve over grits, and top with onion relish.