The Best Crispy Fried Fish & Grits | Easy Recipe | Comfort Food

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is often less expensive.

grits

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while polenta is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine can be less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free option, while water is a cost-saving substitute.

Season the flounder fish with black pepper, onion powder, and seasoning salt on both sides.

Prepare an egg wash with 1 egg, 1 tablespoon milk, and season with onion powder and garlic powder.

In a shallow dish, combine 1.5 cups cornmeal, 0.5 cups all-purpose flour, and season with salt and black pepper.

Dredge the seasoned fish in the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the cornmeal mixture, pressing to ensure it sticks.

Preheat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Fry the fish in the skillet two pieces at a time until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

In a separate saucepan, bring water to a boil, add a little salt, then stir in the grits and reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes.

Once the grits are thickened, stir in butter, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Remove the fried fish from the skillet and place on a cooling rack to maintain crispiness.

Plate the creamy grits first, then top with the fried fish, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

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