I don't eat seafood, but my wife does enjoy it....and for you others who partake...This one is for you.
INGREDIENTS:
For the grits:
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🥣 1 cup stone-ground grits
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💧 4 cups water
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🥛 1 cup heavy cream
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🧀 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
For the seafood:
- 🐟 2 red snapper fillets
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🍤 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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🌶 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
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🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
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🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cajun cream sauce:
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🧈 2 tbsp unsalted butter
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🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
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🍗 1/2 cup chicken broth
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🥛 1 cup heavy cream
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🌶 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
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🧀 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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🌿 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
DIRECTIONS:
1. Prepare the grits:
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🔥 In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
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🥣 Slowly add the grits, stirring constantly.
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🔪 Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the grits are thick and creamy, about 20-25 minutes.
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🥛 Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
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🧂 Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
2. Prepare the seafood:
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🧂 Season the red snapper fillets and shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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🫒 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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🐟 Cook the red snapper fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and flaky. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 🍤 In the same skillet, cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Prepare the Cajun cream sauce:
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🧈 In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 🧄 Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
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🍗 Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
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🧀 Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
- 🧂 Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Assemble the dish:
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🍽 Divide the grits among serving plates.
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🐟 Top with the red snapper fillets and shrimp.
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🌶 Drizzle the Cajun cream sauce over the top.
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🌿 Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Kcal: 650 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
ENJOY!!!