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Red Snapper Shrimp Grits Cajun

Red Snapper Shrimp Grits Cajun
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Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Red Snapper Shrimp Grits Cajun—a delightful Southern dish that combines crispy red snapper and succulent shrimp atop a bed of creamy grits. This recipe is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings comfort to your dinner table. The rich Cajun cream sauce infuses every bite with flavor, making it perfect for everything from busy weeknights to family celebrations. Surprisingly easy to prepare, this dish is bound to impress your guests and become a favorite in your home.

Ingredients

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  • 240 g stone-ground grits
  • 960 ml chicken broth or water
  • 240 ml heavy cream
  • 28 g unsalted butter
  • 60 g shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 225 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 14 g unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 red snapper fillets (about 170 g each)
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 14 g unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 240 ml heavy cream
  • 120 ml chicken broth
  • 28 g unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil and whisk in grits. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until thick and creamy. Stir in heavy cream, butter, and cheddar cheese; season with salt and pepper.
  2. Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat, sautéing garlic before adding shrimp. Cook until pink; set aside.
  3. Pat dry snapper fillets and season with Cajun seasoning. In the same skillet, cook fillets until golden brown; remove.
  4. Prepare the Cajun cream sauce in the skillet by melting butter and adding garlic, seasonings, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  5. Serve grits topped with snapper and shrimp drizzled in the sauce.

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