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Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce

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Enjoy a healthy, indulgent Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce, bursting with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Creole
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Red Snapper Fresh or thawed frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with neutral oil
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use vegan butter for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Onion Any color; shallots are a substitute
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Pick your favorite color
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Creole Seasoning Cajun seasoning is a good alternative
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Omit for a milder sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika for deep flavor
For the Liquid Base
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Use tomato sauce in a pinch
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Try half-and-half or coconut cream for lighter choices
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime juice is a great swap
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Dried herbs can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the red snapper fillets with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning.
  3. Sear the fillets in an olive-oiled skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove the fillets and sauté onion and bell pepper in the same skillet for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add garlic, paprika, and cayenne pepper; sauté for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Stir in tomato paste and heavy cream, simmer until thickened.
  8. Mix in lemon juice, thyme, and parsley. Return fillets to the skillet.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until fish flakes easily.
  10. Serve hot, garnishing with thyme or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This recipe makes a delightful dish ideal for dinners with family or guests. Pair well with jasmine rice or crusty bread.

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