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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