Description
Indulge in a flavorful Southern dish with this Red Snapper, Shrimp & Grits recipe featuring a rich Cajun cream sauce. Perfect for a special dinner or weekend treat!
Ingredients
Scale
For the grits:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
For the seafood:
- 2 red snapper fillets skin on
- 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cajun cream sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small shallot, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the grits: Bring chicken broth to a boil, add grits and salt, simmer until thick. Stir in butter, cheddar, and cream.
- Cook the seafood: Season fish and shrimp, sear fish until crispy, then cook shrimp.
- Make the Cajun cream sauce: Sauté shallot, garlic, peppers, add cream, broth, seasonings, simmer, then stir in Parmesan.
- Serve: Plate grits, top with fish, shrimp, and sauce. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Consider using quick grits for a faster option.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for desired spice level.
- Pair with collard greens or roasted okra for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion with grits, fish, shrimp, and sauce
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 220mg