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Red Snapper, Shrimp & Grits with a Cajun Cream Sauce

A delightful Southern dish featuring perfectly seared red snapper on a bed of creamy grits, topped with juicy shrimp and a rich Cajun cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Grits
  • 1 cup stone-ground grits
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Seafood
  • 2 fillets red snapper (about 6 ounces each)
  • 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Cajun Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation of Grits
  1. In a large saucepan, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the stone-ground grits, reduce the heat to simmer, and cover.
  2. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grits are tender.
  3. Before serving, stir in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to your liking.
Cooking the Seafood
  1. While the grits are cooking, season the red snapper fillets with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fillets to the pan, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  3. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, toss in the shrimp, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
Making the Cajun Cream Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle in your Cajun seasoning.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
Plating
  1. Scoop a generous amount of cheesy grits onto each plate, top with a fillet of red snapper, a handful of shrimp, and drizzle with the Cajun cream sauce.
  2. Don’t forget to sprinkle some chopped green onions for that extra pop of flavor and color!

Notes

For creamy grits that make everyone swoon, don’t rush them! The longer they simmer, the better the texture. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the Cajun sauce for extra spice. When selecting your red snapper, look for fillets that are moist and slightly translucent.