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Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce

Irresistibly Creamy Red Snapper with Creole Sauce Delight

This Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce is a delightful blend of fresh fish and a luscious sauce, ready in just 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Red Snapper A mild-flavored white fish
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing the fish
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 stalk Celery Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust for heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Or vegetable broth for lighter flavor
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Season red snapper fillets with salt and pepper, pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the snapper for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  3. Melt butter in the skillet, then sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, paprika, cayenne, thyme, and oregano. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up bits and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, tomato paste, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  7. Return the snapper to the skillet, spooning sauce over it for 3 minutes on low heat.
  8. Plate the snapper and top with parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet with sauceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 24gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and don't overcrowd the skillet when searing the fish.

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