Coconut Pudding

Red Snapper and Grits..

 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: - 

🥣 1 cup stone-ground grits -

 💧 4 cups water - 

🥛 1 cup heavy cream - 

🧀 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese - 

🧂 Salt and pepper to taste 

For the seafood: 

- 🐟 2 red snapper fillets - 

🍤 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined -

 🌶 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning - 

🫒 2 tbsp olive oil - 

🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

 For the Cajun cream sauce: - 

🧈 2 tbsp unsalted butter - 

🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced - 

🍗 1/2 cup chicken broth - 

🥛 1 cup heavy cream -

 🌶 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning - 

🧀 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese - 

🌿 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare the grits: -

 🔥 In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. - 

🥣 Slowly add the grits, stirring constantly. - 

🔪 Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the grits are thick and creamy, about 20-25 minutes. - 

🥛 Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. -

 🧂 Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm. 

2. Prepare the seafood: -

 🧂 Season the red snapper fillets and shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. -

🫒 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. -

 🐟 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: - 

🧈 In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. - 🧄 Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. - 

🍗 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. -

 🧀 Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. - 🧂 Season with salt and pepper to taste.

 4. Assemble the dish: - 

🍽 Divide the grits among serving plates. - 

🐟 Top with the red snapper fillets and shrimp. - 

🌶 Drizzle the Cajun cream sauce over the top. - 

🌿 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!!!