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Crispy Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce delights your taste buds!

Crispy Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce is a delightful dish that combines perfectly cooked fish with a rich and flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 red snapper fillets about 6 ounces each
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes fresh or canned
  • 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Rinse the red snapper fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned red snapper fillets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using). Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the mixture to simmer.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine. Let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  6. Return the cooked red snapper fillets to the skillet, spooning the creamy Creole sauce over the top. Cook for an additional minute to heat through.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet with sauceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 32gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or a low-fat cream alternative.
  • Serve the red snapper over a bed of rice or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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