Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Red Snapper Shrimp Grits Cajun, a delightful twist on a Southern classic. This dish features crispy red snapper and succulent shrimp resting atop creamy grits, all drizzled with a bold Cajun cream sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this recipe showcases the essence of comfort food while delivering an explosion of taste. From the silky texture of the grits to the perfectly seasoned seafood, every bite promises satisfaction that will keep your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 g stone-ground grits
- 960 ml chicken broth
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 28 g unsalted butter
- 60 g shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 225 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 15 ml olive oil
- 14 g unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 red snapper fillets (about 170 g each)
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 120 ml chicken broth
- 28 g unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently. Add heavy cream, butter, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add shrimp seasoned with Cajun seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Pat dry red snapper fillets and season both sides with Cajun seasoning. In the same skillet, cook snapper for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- For the cream sauce, melt butter in the skillet, add garlic, Cajun seasoning, and chicken broth; simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Serve creamy grits topped with red snapper and shrimp, drizzled with Cajun cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg