Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce
A delightful dish featuring tender red snapper fillets topped with a rich and zesty creamy Creole sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- large skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- Measuring spoons
- Serving Plates
Ingredients
For the Red Snapper
- 4 fillets Red snapper Fresh fillets for best flavor.
- to taste Salt Enhances the flavor of the fish.
- to taste Pepper Freshly ground for best taste.
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For cooking the fish.
- 1 tablespoon Butter Adds richness to the dish.
- 1 lemon Juiced For a zesty flavor.
For the Creamy Creole Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing vegetables.
- 1 small Onion Finely chopped.
- 1 medium Bell pepper Finely chopped.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes Canned or fresh.
- 1 cup Heavy cream For a rich sauce.
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning Adds flavor and spice.
- to taste Salt Adjust according to preference.
- to taste Pepper Adjust according to preference.
- to garnish Chopped fresh parsley For color and freshness.
Instructions
- Pat the red snapper fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned fillets to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets just before removing them from the skillet. Set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, then add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing them to break down slightly.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the Creole seasoning. Stir and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Gently place the seared red snapper fillets back into the skillet with the sauce and let them soak up the flavors for a couple of minutes.
- Plate the red snapper fillets and generously spoon the creamy Creole sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
This dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special family meal. Customize the spice level to your preference.