Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Red Snapper Shrimp Grits Cajun, a comforting Southern dish that perfectly combines crispy red snapper and succulent shrimp over creamy grits. This recipe is a true celebration of texture and taste, featuring a rich Cajun cream sauce that elevates the dish to a whole new level. Ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this meal is as visually appealing as it is delicious, making it perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With straightforward preparation steps and readily available ingredients, you can easily whip up this flavorful seafood dish in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
- 240 g stone-ground grits
- 960 ml chicken broth or water
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 28 g unsalted butter
- 60 g shredded cheddar cheese
- 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)
- 15 ml olive oil
- 14 g unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 120 ml chicken broth
- 28 g unsalted butter
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in stone-ground grits, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes until thickened. Stir in heavy cream, butter, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
- Coat shrimp with Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet.
- Season red snapper fillets with Cajun seasoning. In the same skillet, cook snapper for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- For the sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, add garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and chicken broth; simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Serve by spooning grits onto plates, topping with snapper and shrimp, then drizzling with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 380g)
- Calories: 652
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: Substitute shrimp with scallops or firm white fish if desired. For extra creaminess in the grits, add more heavy cream or butter during cooking. Adjust Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.