Description
Indulge in the flavors of the South with this Red Snapper Shrimp Grits Cajun recipe. This comforting dish features crispy red snapper and succulent shrimp served over creamy stone-ground grits, all enveloped in a rich Cajun cream sauce. Whether it’s a family dinner or a special occasion, this meal brings bold, zesty flavors to your table, making it an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 g stone-ground grits
- 960 ml chicken broth
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 225 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 red snapper fillets (about 170 g each)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 15 ml olive oil
- 14 g unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 60 g shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in grits, reduce heat, and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes until thickened. Stir in heavy cream, butter, and cheese; season to taste.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, mix olive oil and butter. Add minced garlic, then shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices; cook until pink and opaque.
- Season red snapper fillets with Cajun spice; in the same skillet, cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Prepare the sauce by sautéing garlic in butter; add seasoning and broth; simmer before mixing in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth.
- Serve warm grits topped with shrimp and snapper, drizzled generously with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg