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The Best Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce
This Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce is a bold and flavorful seafood dish featuring tender, flaky red snapper topped with a rich, spicy Creole-inspired sauce. Perfect for a restaurant-quality meal at home in under an hour!
Ingredients
- For the Red Snapper:
- 4 red snapper fillets skin-on, about 6 oz each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- For the Creamy Creole Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 small bell pepper red or green, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried or fresh
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
- ½ cup chicken broth or seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Season And Cook the Red Snapper
- Pat dry the red snapper fillets with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the fish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the fillets skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until crispy.
- Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the fish flakes easily.
- Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- Step 2: Make the Creamy Creole Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, and hot sauce.
- Pour in chicken broth and let simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream, diced tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Finish with lemon juice and fresh parsley.
- Step 3: Assemble And Serve
- Spoon the creamy Creole sauce over the cooked red snapper fillets.
- Garnish with extra parsley and serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- Enjoy this rich, flavorful dish with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce!
Notes
- Prefer a spicier dish? Add more hot sauce or an extra pinch of Cajun seasoning.
- Want a lighter version? Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Pair with: A crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay for the best experience!
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 30g