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Easy Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce

Savor Easy Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce Tonight

This Easy Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce is a flavorful dish ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Creole, Southern
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Red Snapper can be swapped with tilapia or cod
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Butter
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half or coconut milk for lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or smoked paprika for less heat
  • 2 tablespoons Creole Seasoning homemade option available
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion sliced thinly
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper any variety
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Corn frozen corn is a great option
Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley can be substituted with green onions
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed is best

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the red snapper fillets dry and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Let rest while preheating the skillet.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned fillets for 3-4 minutes each side until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, corn, and minced garlic for 4-5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Stir in Creole seasoning and Worcestershire sauce, then add heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  5. Add parsley and lemon juice to the sauce, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  6. Ladle the creamy sauce over the red snapper fillets and serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet with sauceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the skillet is hot before adding the fish, and avoid overcrowding the pan for best results. The sauce can be prepared in advance and reheated before serving.

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