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**Red Snapper, Shrimp & Grits with a Cajun Cream Sauce: A Flavorful Southern Delight**
In this article, we’ll take you step-by-step through the process of creating this mouthwatering meal. Ready to bring a little Southern charm to your kitchen? Let’s get started!
### Ingredients for Red Snapper, Shrimp & Grits with Cajun Cream Sauce (Serves 4)
#### For the Cajun Cream Sauce:
– **2 tablespoons butter**
– **2 tablespoons olive oil**
– **1 small onion**, finely chopped
– **2 cloves garlic**, minced
– **1 bell pepper**, diced (optional, for extra flavor and color)
– **1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning** (adjust to taste)
– **1 teaspoon smoked paprika**
– **1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper** (optional, for extra heat)
– **1/2 cup dry white wine** (or chicken broth)
– **1/2 cup heavy cream**
– **1 tablespoon Dijon mustard**
– **Salt and pepper**, to taste
For the Seafood:
– **2 red snapper fillets**, skin-on (about 6 oz each)
– **12-16 medium shrimp**, peeled and deveined (tails on or off, depending on preference)
– **2 tablespoons olive oil**
– **1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning**
– **Salt and pepper**, to taste
– **Lemon wedges** (for garnish)
– **Fresh parsley**, chopped (for garnish)