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Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce

A delightful dish that marries the ocean's bounty with vibrant spices, featuring perfectly cooked red snapper enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 6-ounce fillets Red Snapper Fillets Skin on or off, choose fresh fillets for the best taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing the vegetables and enhancing flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Onion Chopped, adds sweetness and depth to the sauce.
  • 0.5 cup Green Bell Pepper Chopped, provides a crisp texture and color contrast.
  • 0.5 cup Celery Chopped, gives an aromatic freshness to the dish.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, infuses the sauce with delightful flavor.
  • 0.25 cup All-purpose Flour Helps thicken the sauce beautifully.
  • 1.5 cups Chicken Broth The base of your creamy sauce, adding richness.
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream Makes the sauce luxuriously creamy.
  • 0.25 cup Parsley Chopped, fresh, for garnish and freshness in flavor profile.
  • 1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning Or to taste, the heart of the dish’s spicy kick.
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce Adds umami depth to the sauce.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional, for those who enjoy extra heat.
  • to taste Salt Enhances all flavors in the dish effectively.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adds warmth and spice to finish off flavors perfectly.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Optional, for added richness in flavor if desired.
  • as needed Cooked Rice For serving, a perfect accompaniment to soak up that creamy sauce.

Method
 

  1. Start by heating olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute before sprinkling flour over the sautéed vegetables; mix well to combine.
  3. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps from the flour, followed by heavy cream for a velvety texture.
  4. Add Creole seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper if using, salt, and black pepper; allow it to simmer gently for about 10 minutes while stirring frequently.
  5. In another pan, melt butter over medium heat and place red snapper fillets skin-side down; cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and flaky.
  6. Plate your cooked snapper alongside generous spoonfuls of creamy Creole sauce over rice; garnish with fresh parsley before enjoying this delightful meal together!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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