Description
Enjoy a taste of the South with this delectable Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce recipe. Tender red snapper fillets are seared to perfection and topped with a rich and flavorful Creole sauce. This dish is sure to impress your dinner guests with its vibrant flavors and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Red Snapper Fillets:
- 4 red snapper fillets (about 6 oz each)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Creole Sauce:
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced bell pepper (red or green)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken or seafood broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Red Snapper: Season the red snapper fillets with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning.
- Sear the Snapper: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sear the fillets until opaque and flaky. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion, bell pepper, garlic, and spices. Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, and cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Add lemon juice, adjust seasoning, return snapper to the pan. Serve with sauce and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with white rice, grits, or sautéed greens.
- You can substitute red snapper with another firm white fish like grouper or halibut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
