Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Red Snapper Shrimp Grits Cajun, a dish that beautifully marries tender seafood with creamy grits. This delightful recipe showcases crispy red snapper and succulent shrimp, all topped with a rich Cajun cream sauce that elevates the meal to new heights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 g stone-ground grits
- 960 ml chicken broth or water
- 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 and cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes until thickened. Stir in heavy cream, butter, and cheddar cheese.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add seasoned shrimp and cook until pink. Remove from skillet.
- Season red snapper fillets with Cajun seasoning and cook in the same skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- In the same skillet, prepare the cream sauce by sautéing garlic, adding Cajun seasoning and chicken broth, then stirring in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Serve creamy grits topped with red snapper and shrimp, drizzled generously with cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun/Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added richness, consider using coconut milk or cashew cream for dairy-free options. Feel free to adjust the level of Cajun seasoning according to your spice preference.