Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Red Snapper with a creamy, zesty Creole sauce, a dish that embodies the essence of Creole cooking.
Ingredients
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- 4 red snapper fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sprinkle the red snapper fillets with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Lay the fillets gently in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden.
- Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic in the same skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, Creole seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper, letting it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Introduce heavy cream and stir gently to create a creamy sauce.
- Simmer for another 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Return the cooked red snapper fillets to the skillet and spoon sauce over them, heating for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh, sustainably sourced red snapper. Feel free to customize the spices to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg