Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce
If you’re on the hunt for a quick yet impressive dinner, look no further than this delectable Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce. This dish perfectly balances rich flavors with fresh ingredients, making it ideal for both weeknight meals and special gatherings. The creamy Creole sauce enhances the fish’s natural sweetness while offering a hint of Southern warmth. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends, providing a delightful culinary experience that doesn’t compromise on taste or time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Red Snapper fillets (6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 0.5 cup Onion (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Green Bell Pepper (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Celery (chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.25 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1.5 cups Chicken Broth
- 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
- Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- Creole Seasoning (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until tender.
- Stir in flour and cook for about 2 minutes until bubbly.
- Gradually add chicken broth and then heavy cream, stirring until smooth and simmering gently.
- Season with Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- In another skillet, cook the red snapper fillets skin-side down for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the fish topped with the creamy sauce over rice or your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg