Description
Red Snapper With Creamy Creole Sauce is a vibrant dish that brings the essence of New Orleans to your table. Flaky red snapper fillets are seared to perfection and enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with bold Creole spices. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With its stunning presentation and mouthwatering flavors, this dish is guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 red snapper fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and measuring out spices.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the red snapper with salt and pepper, then sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Lower heat to medium-low and add heavy cream and Cajun seasoning; stir well and simmer for about 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Return snapper to skillet, spoon sauce over fillets, and cook until heated through.
- Finish with lemon juice and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg