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Red Snapper Shrimp Grits Cajun

A flavorful Cajun-inspired dish featuring tender red snapper and succulent shrimp served over creamy grits.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp and Red Snapper
  • 1 lb red snapper fillets skinless
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped for garnish
For the Grits
  • 1 cup grits stone-ground preferred
  • 4 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream for creaminess
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp butter for flavor
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Grits
  1. In a pot, bring water or chicken broth to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits.
  2. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes until thickened.
  3. Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, butter, salt, and black pepper. Keep warm.
Cook the Shrimp and Red Snapper
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the red snapper fillets with Cajun seasoning.
  2. Add the snapper to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add garlic and shrimp. Cook until shrimp are pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add chicken broth and lemon juice, simmer for 2 minutes. Return snapper to the skillet to warm through.
Serve
  1. Spoon the creamy grits onto plates, top with the shrimp and red snapper mixture.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level of the Cajun seasoning according to your taste. You can also add vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor.

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