Description
Indulge in the flavors of the South with this Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce recipe. Tender red snapper fillets are seasoned, seared, and baked to perfection, then topped with a rich and savory Creole sauce that will have your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Red Snapper:
- 4 red snapper fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Creole Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Snapper: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season red snapper fillets with paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil in a skillet, then bake until cooked through.
- Make the Creamy Creole Sauce: In a saucepan, sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery. Add garlic, cayenne, thyme, and smoked paprika. Stir in crushed tomatoes and heavy cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble: Spoon sauce over baked snapper fillets. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- This sauce pairs well with rice or mashed potatoes.
- You can substitute red snapper with grouper or cod if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
