Description
Indulge in a taste of the South with this delectable Red Snapper dish topped with a creamy Creole sauce. The perfect blend of flavors and spices makes this a standout seafood dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Red Snapper:
- 4 red snapper fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Creole Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Red Snapper: Season fillets with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and flakes easily. Set aside.
- Make Creole Sauce: Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery. Add garlic, spices, tomatoes, and cream. Simmer and add lemon juice. Adjust seasoning.
- Finish Dish: Return snapper to skillet, spoon sauce over, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or sautéed greens.
- Red snapper can be substituted with grouper or cod.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
