Description
A delightful blend of red snapper and creamy shrimp grits seasoned with Cajun spices for a comforting yet sophisticated meal.
Ingredients
- 240 g stone-ground grits
- 960 ml chicken broth or water
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 28 g unsalted butter, plus additional for cooking
- 60 g shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 225 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 15 ml olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 red snapper fillets (about 170 g each)
- 120 ml chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (for the snapper)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, boil the chicken broth. Gradually whisk in the grits, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the heavy cream, unsalted butter, and cheddar cheese. Season with salt and black pepper. Cover to keep warm.
- Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning in a bowl. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add shrimp. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink. Set shrimp aside.
- Pat red snapper dry and season with Cajun seasoning. In the same skillet, add olive oil and butter. Cook snapper fillets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and chicken broth; simmer for 2 minutes. Add heavy cream, stir, and simmer for another 2 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and optional hot sauce, cooking until smooth.
- To serve, spoon grits onto plates, place red snapper on top, and arrange shrimp over the fish. Drizzle with Cajun cream sauce.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using low-fat cream or substituting half the heavy cream with chicken broth. Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your taste for more or less spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun