I was born and raised on the east coast, my mother was born and raised in the country part of Florida.. so many people tell me that makes me southern (*laughs* I do have a slight southern drawl). So today I decided to post more of my ‘favorite foods‘.. and I’m starting off with this beautiful Grilled Blackened Catfish recipe from Chow. I grew up eating fresh, gulf caught catfish with grits and let me just tell you.. those memories are making me hungry right now (laughs). This dish is a great way to enjoy fish with a kick of creole seasoning. View the ingredient list below and click above for the recipe. Another recipe.. is on its way..
Grilled Blackened Catfish
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#1 by jdlarkin on February 3, 2012 - 10:31 AM
Ummm Yummmmm! Would go great with a salad that had a light Ranch and cilantro dressing.
#2 by Purely.. Kay on February 3, 2012 - 11:20 AM
This would go great with a salad.. Great idea
. I just love catfish. I hope you have a great weekend
#3 by spicegirlfla on February 3, 2012 - 12:03 PM
Catfish and grits! That certainly sounds Southern to me!! I’ve never had that combination but it sounds great…and that photo is gorgeous!!
#4 by Purely.. Kay on February 3, 2012 - 1:28 PM
It’s definitely southern and something I grew up on. I think you will love it Linda. If you don’t like grits, then you can definitely try it with polenta
. I hope you have a great weekend
#5 by Karen on February 3, 2012 - 1:26 PM
Born in Texas, lived in Florida…people in New England can’t really place my southern accent. One thing I know for sure…your recipe is southern through and through.
#6 by Purely.. Kay on February 3, 2012 - 1:32 PM
Hey I can relate to that.. I was born here, and I still have a southern accent lol. Which I think I get from being around my grandmother and mother. There’s nothing like a southern drawl
.. and this is definitely a southern dish that I enjoy 
. I hope you have a great weekend
#7 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on February 3, 2012 - 1:45 PM
Woo hoo. You know this is up our alley! Love it.
#8 by Purely.. Kay on February 3, 2012 - 2:45 PM
I know Greg.. I know
. I wish I had this right now. I hope you and Katherine have a great weekend
#9 by Courtney on February 3, 2012 - 2:02 PM
I have yet to have catfish – I think it’s a NW thing… we’re kinda stuck on our salmon, halibut, trout, etc. I need to have it though, if it looks this good!
#10 by Purely.. Kay on February 3, 2012 - 2:46 PM
Oh I LOVE salmon, cod, etc.. they are wonderful fish. But I think catfish stole my heart at a young age lol. You definitely need to try it.. it’s soo darn good Courtney
. I hope you have a great weekend
#11 by hotlyspiced on February 3, 2012 - 4:01 PM
I love how comforting it is to remember recipes from my childhood. Great that you have cooked up something from your past. Your fish looks incredible. I have never had cat fish. I don’t think we can get it here in Australia.
#12 by Purely.. Kay on February 4, 2012 - 11:57 AM
It really is comforting and beings back wonderful memories. I never knew food could bring back a memory like it was yesterday.. but it definitely can. if you do get a chance to eat cat fish, I think you will love it
. I hope you have a great weekend
#13 by aFrankAngle on February 3, 2012 - 4:30 PM
Sounds good to me … but lightly blackened for me … (I’m a light weight when it comes to heat).
#14 by Purely.. Kay on February 4, 2012 - 11:58 AM
Some ‘blackened’ recipes don’t have a lot of heat (I’m not too big on a spicy food either). I will find you one and I am sure you will love it Frank
. I hope you have a great weekend
#15 by aFrankAngle on February 4, 2012 - 3:00 PM
#16 by Purely.. Kay on February 6, 2012 - 5:59 PM
#17 by yummychunklet on February 3, 2012 - 4:59 PM
I love eating catfish, so this looks right up my alley!
#18 by Purely.. Kay on February 4, 2012 - 11:58 AM
Isn’t it so good? I love eating catfish too
. I hope you have a great weekend
#19 by baconbiscuit212 on February 3, 2012 - 6:04 PM
Oh, I love this! My dad is from the midsouth (TN), so fried catfish is a big thing. I don’t have a grill, but do you think this can go in the oven? The broiler?
#20 by Purely.. Kay on February 4, 2012 - 12:02 PM
I love catfish fried too.. but I try to eat it grilled as well. I definitely think this can go in the oven. Preheat it to 375 and cook the fish. If you want the charred effect then you can place it in the broiler for a few minutes (use your own judgement on that). Let me know if you make this
. I hope you have a great weekend
#21 by Androgoth on February 3, 2012 - 8:28 PM
Now I always adore a nice piece of fish Kay
Androgoth XXx
#22 by Purely.. Kay on February 4, 2012 - 12:07 PM
Me and you think a like Androgoth. I love a nice fish dinner myself
. I hope you have a great weekend
#23 by Norma Chang on February 3, 2012 - 8:28 PM
I think I would prefer polenta or may be mashed potatoes instead of grits.
#24 by Purely.. Kay on February 4, 2012 - 12:07 PM
I love grits Ms. Norma.. but I think polenta would go great with this as well
. I hope you have a great weekend
#25 by Lisa at fLVE on February 4, 2012 - 3:33 AM
Delicious! I do want a lot more lemon than that though.
#26 by Purely.. Kay on February 4, 2012 - 12:11 PM
Well then put some lemon on it Lisa
. Recipes to me, are always open to be changed 
. I hope you have a great weekend
#27 by aterlycan on February 4, 2012 - 5:41 AM
hmmm never had catfish
#28 by Purely.. Kay on February 4, 2012 - 12:11 PM
Really Bobby? It’s delicious. If you visited Florida one day, I know you will enjoy it. I hope you have a great weekend
#29 by Malou on February 4, 2012 - 8:17 AM
I love catfish and in the Philippines, we cook them in various ways — fried, grilled, stewed with coconut milk and lots of chillies.
#30 by Purely.. Kay on February 4, 2012 - 12:15 PM
I never had stewed catfish before. This is the first time I’ve ever heard of it. I know, we’ve grilled, baked, and fried catfish but never stewed. Thank you so much for telling me this Malou.. I am now searching for a recipe
. I hope you have a great weekend
#31 by My Inner Chick on February 4, 2012 - 11:59 AM
—I’ve never had Cat Fish, but this looks devine. Do they have whiskers? x
#32 by Purely.. Kay on February 4, 2012 - 12:31 PM
When you catch a cat fish.. they do have whiskers actually. And they’re faces are weird looking to me lol. I hope you have a great weekend
#33 by rsmacaalay on February 5, 2012 - 1:50 AM
We do this a lot in the Philippines but we do it in charcoal barbecues, it gives that added dimension to the flavour
#34 by Purely.. Kay on February 6, 2012 - 6:09 PM
Really?! Wow.. that just sounds delicious. I would love to taste it like that.. I know the flavor would be amazing. I hope you had a good day
#35 by spiderpaw on February 5, 2012 - 12:14 PM
This reminds me of growing up in the south. Great memories. Thanks for taking me back.
#36 by Purely.. Kay on February 6, 2012 - 6:25 PM
I have great memories of visiting the south as a child too Spiderpaw
. I miss it a lot.. even now. Haven’t been back in almost 4 years. I hope you had a good day