Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Red Snapper Shrimp Grits Cajun, a comforting dish that perfectly blends crispy red snapper and tender shrimp atop a bed of creamy grits. Finished with a vibrant Cajun cream sauce, this recipe is designed to impress at family dinners or special occasions. With its bold spices and rich textures, it’s sure to be a hit for seafood lovers. You can prepare this delectable meal in just 45 minutes, making it an easy choice for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 g stone-ground grits
- 960 ml chicken broth
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 225 g large shrimp
- 2 red snapper fillets (about 170 g each)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 14 g unsalted butter
- 15 ml olive oil
- 28 g unsalted butter
- 60 g shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil and whisk in the grits. Cook uncovered on low heat for 20-25 minutes until thick and creamy. Stir in heavy cream, butter, and cheddar cheese; season to taste.
- Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté garlic briefly, then add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Season red snapper with Cajun spice, cook in the same skillet until golden brown.
- For the cream sauce, melt butter, sauté garlic, mix in spices and chicken broth; add heavy cream and simmer before incorporating Parmesan cheese.
- Assemble by spooning grits onto plates, topping with fish and shrimp, and drizzling with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 180mg