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Red Snapper, Shrimp & Grits with a Cajun Cream Sauce

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    Ingredients:
    For the Red Snapper & Shrimp:
    2 fillets of red snapper
    1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
    1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
    2 tbsp olive oil
    1 tbsp butter
    Salt and pepper to taste
    For the Grits:
    1 cup stone-ground grits
    4 cups water
    1 cup heavy cream
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    2 tbsp butter
    Salt to taste
    For the Cajun Cream Sauce:
    2 tbsp butter
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1/2 cup chicken broth
    1 cup heavy cream
    1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    Salt and pepper to taste

    Directions:

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    Prepare the Grits: In a large pot, bring water to a boil and stir in the grits. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the grits are tender, about 20-25 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, butter, and salt to taste. Keep warm.
    Cook the Red Snapper & Shrimp: Season the red snapper fillets and shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Cook the red snapper for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is flaky and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Set aside with the fish.
    Make the Cajun Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, cooking until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
    Assemble the Dish: Spoon the creamy grits onto a plate, top with a fillet of red snapper and shrimp, and drizzle with the Cajun cream sauce. Serve immediately.
    Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
    Kcal: 650 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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