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red snapper shrimp grits cajun

Red Snapper Shrimp Grits Cajun: 5 Secret Ingredients Inside


  • Author: Juanita A. Smith
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A flavorful dish combining red snapper and shrimp with creamy grits, seasoned with Cajun spices.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb red snapper, filleted
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup grits
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a pot.
  2. Add grits and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  3. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  5. Season red snapper with Cajun seasoning and cook until flaky.
  6. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink.
  7. Serve red snapper and shrimp over grits, garnishing with green onions.

Notes

  • Adjust Cajun seasoning to your taste.
  • Use low-sodium broth instead of water for more flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg

Keywords: red snapper, shrimp, grits, cajun