Red Snapper, Shrimp & Grits: A Cajun Cream Dream!

Red Snapper, Shrimp & Grits: A Cajun Cream Dream!

If you’re craving Southern comfort with a coastal twist, this dish is about to become your new obsession. Red Snapper, Shrimp & Grits is a bold, creamy Cajun masterpiece that brings together tender fish, succulent shrimp, and buttery, velvety grits—all wrapped in a luxurious, slightly spicy cream sauce.

It’s the kind of meal that tastes like it came right out of a New Orleans kitchen: rich, comforting, soulful, and unforgettable.


Why This Dish Is a Dream

  • Layers of flavor: smoky, spicy, creamy, buttery
  • Simple ingredients, big payoff
  • Perfect for dinner parties, date nights, or treating yourself
  • A complete meal in a single bowl

This is Cajun comfort food at its finest.


Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Grits

  • 1 cup stone-ground grits
  • 3 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar (optional but recommended)
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Seafood

  • 2 red snapper fillets, skin on or off
  • ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

For the Cajun Cream Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • A squeeze of lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish

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