Give the dish a twist while honoring its roots with a Southern catfish nuggets and grits dish. Use ingredients from a Mexican staple dish like jalapeños peppers and smoked paprika to kick up the ...

If you can't get your hands on tilapia, you could also go for a Southern staple fish such as catfish, which has a similar flavor. To broaden your horizons, consider adding salmon to your grits.

Want your side and main separate? Try the New Orleans Fish N’ Grits (fried whiting or catfish, cheese grits, and chives), and fork over an extra buck for catfish instead of whiting. Golden and tender ...