Red Snapper, Shrimp & Grits with a Cajun Cream Sauce

  1. Ingredients:
  • 2 red snapper fillets
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup grits (quick-cooking)
  • 4 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions:

  1. In a saucepan, bring the water or chicken broth to a boil. Stir in the grits and reduce the heat to low. Cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally, until creamy. Once cooked, stir in salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of butter. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the remaining butter. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Season the red snapper fillets and shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Place the red snapper in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
  4. In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. To serve, spoon the creamy grits onto a plate, top with the Cajun cream sauce, shrimp, and red snapper. Garnish with sliced green onions and lemon wedges.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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