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Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce

Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce for Flavorful Nights

A quick and delightful gluten-free recipe featuring Red Snapper with a rich Creamy Creole Sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Gulf Coast
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Red Snapper Fresh or thawed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Ideal for searing
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Creole Seasoning Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Unsalted preferred
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow onion preferred
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Any variety
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Sweet or smoked
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream May substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat the red snapper fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  4. Sear the red snapper fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Add butter and sauté chopped onion and bell pepper for about 5 minutes until softened.
  6. Stir in garlic, paprika, and cayenne pepper; sauté for another minute.
  7. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping the bottom to lift browned bits.
  8. Stir in tomato paste and heavy cream; simmer for 3-4 minutes until smooth and thickened.
  9. Add lemon juice, thyme, and parsley; mix until combined.
  10. Return seared snapper to the skillet, spooning creamy sauce over each fillet.
  11. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until fish flakes easily.
  12. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve with sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Taste your sauce after adding seasonings to adjust flavor and ensure a delightful balance.

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