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Red Snapper Shrimp Grits Cajun

Red Snapper Shrimp Grits Cajun
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Discover the delightful fusion of flavors in this Red Snapper Shrimp Grits Cajun recipe, perfect for any occasion. This dish features crispy red snapper and succulent shrimp served over a bed of creamy, stone-ground grits, all topped with a rich Cajun cream sauce that adds a bold kick. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, each bite offers comfort and excitement, making it a memorable meal that is sure to impress.

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
  • 225 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 red snapper fillets (about 170 g each)
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 14 g unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 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 medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in stone-ground grits. Reduce heat; cook uncovered, stirring frequently for 20 to 25 minutes until thick and creamy. Stir in heavy cream, butter, and cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper; keep warm.
  2. Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning in a mixing bowl. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté for 30 seconds. Add shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Set aside.
  3. Pat red snapper dry; season with Cajun seasoning. In the same skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Cook snapper fillets for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. For the Cajun cream sauce, melt butter in the skillet, add garlic, sauté briefly, then stir in Cajun seasoning and chicken broth; simmer for 2 minutes before adding heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Assemble by spooning grits onto plates, topping with snapper and shrimp, then drizzling with the sauce.

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