Blackened Fish & Shrimp over Creamy Grits

Perfectly seasoned blackened fish topped with juicy shrimp and served over buttery grits with a spicy, creamy Cajun sauce—Southern comfort at its finest!
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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: ~640 kcal
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Ingredients
• 2 white fish fillets (like cod, halibut, or mahi-mahi)
• 10 shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter

Creamy Grits:
• ¾ cup quick grits
• 2 ½ cups water or milk
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt to taste

Cajun Cream Sauce:
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp fresh chives or parsley
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Instructions
1. Cook the Grits:
• In a pot, bring water (or milk) to a boil. Stir in grits.
• Reduce heat and cook 5–7 minutes until thickened.
• Stir in cheese, butter, and salt. Cover and set aside.

2. Blacken Fish & Shrimp:
• Pat dry and season fish and shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sear fish for 3–4 mins per side until blackened and cooked. Set aside.
• In same skillet, cook shrimp for 1–2 mins per side until pink and curled.

3. Make the Sauce:
• Add butter to pan, then garlic. Sauté 30 secs.
• Stir in cream and Cajun seasoning, simmer 2–3 mins.

4. Assemble & Serve:
• Spoon grits into bowls, top with fish and shrimp.
• Drizzle with Cajun cream sauce and sprinkle with chives or parsley.
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Pro Tip:
Add a squeeze of lemon for a citrusy kick that brightens the whole dish! Enjoy!