Irresistible Red Snapper and Shrimp with Zesty Cajun Cream Sauce

 

✅️✅️Red Snapper, Shrimp, and Grits with Cajun Cream Sauce.

A Southern-style dish bursting with bold flavors and creamy goodness.

↪️↪️Ingredients:

👉For the Red Snapper & Shrimp:

🔹️4 red snapper fillets

🔹️12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

🔹️2 tbsp Cajun seasoning

🔹️2 tbsp olive oil

🔹️1 lemon, juiced

👉For the Grits:

🔹️1 cup quick-cook grits

🔹️2 cups water

🔹️1 cup milk

🔹️1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

🔹️2 tbsp butter

🔹️Salt and pepper to taste

👉For the Cajun Cream Sauce:

🔹️1 cup heavy cream

🔹️1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

🔹️2 cloves garlic, minced

🔹️1/4 cup chicken broth

🔹️1 tbsp butter

↪️↪️Instructions:

👉For the Red Snapper & Shrimp:

🔸️1. Season the red snapper fillets and shrimp with Cajun seasoning.

🔸️2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.

🔸️3. In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes until they turn pink.

🔸️4. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish and shrimp just before serving.

👉For the Grits:

🔸️1. Bring the water and milk to a boil in a pot. Gradually whisk in the grits.

🔸️2. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the grits thicken.

🔸️3. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.

👉For the Cajun Cream Sauce:

🔸️1. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant.

🔸️2. Add the chicken broth and Cajun seasoning, simmering for 2 minutes.

🔸️3. Stir in the heavy cream and cook until the sauce thickens.

To Serve:

Serve the red snapper and shrimp on top of the cheesy grits, generously drizzled with the Cajun cream sauce for a true Southern experience.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Calories: ~600 | Servings: 4

This dish brings the perfect balance of spice and creaminess, offering a delightful Southern meal that will impress everyone.