**RED SNAPPER, SHRIMP & GRITS WITH CAJUN CREAM SAUCE 🐟🍤🍚**
Dive into this Southern comfort classic with a twist—Red Snapper and Shrimp paired with creamy, flavorful grits and a zesty Cajun cream sauce. This dish is a delicious blend of seafood and grits, perfect for a satisfying meal.
**Ingredients:**
*For the Red Snapper and Shrimp:*
- 2 red snapper fillets
- 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
*For the Grits:*
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water (or chicken broth for extra flavor)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
*For the Cajun Cream Sauce:*
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Grits:**
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water (or chicken broth) to a boil. Stir in the grits and reduce heat to low.
- Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grits are tender. Stir in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, butter, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
2. **Cook the Red Snapper and Shrimp:**
- Season the red snapper fillets and shrimp with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the red snapper fillets for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaky. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside with the red snapper.
3. **Make the Cajun Cream Sauce:**
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce ha