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Cajun Shrimp Delight

Cajun Shrimp Delight

Discover the ultimate Cajun Shrimp Delight with red snapper, creamy grits, and a zesty Cajun cream sauce A Southern classic reinvented
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets red snapper
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 juice of a lemon lemon
  • 1 cup stone-ground grits
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • to garnish fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in the stone-ground grits and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Stir in butter, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
  2. Rub red snapper fillets and shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook snapper fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until they flake easily with a fork. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink. Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and remove from heat.
  5. In the skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream, add Cajun seasoning, and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Spoon creamy grits onto plates, top with red snapper and shrimp, and drizzle with Cajun cream sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 36gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 810mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a splash of hot sauce to the Cajun cream sauce. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Gently reheat, adding a bit of liquid to the grits to maintain creaminess. For variations, try using scallops instead of shrimp or substitute heavy cream with cashew cream for a dairy-free version.
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