Description
A delicious Cajun-inspired dish featuring red snapper and shrimp served over creamy grits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb red snapper fillets
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, bring water or chicken broth to a boil and add grits. Cook according to package instructions until creamy.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the red snapper fillets with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the red snapper for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and shrimp. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning if necessary. Let simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Serve the shrimp mixture over the grits and top with red snapper. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender.
- This dish can be served as a main course or a hearty brunch option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Red Snapper, Shrimp, Grits, Cajun, Seafood