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Easy Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce

Easy Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce for a Flavorful Feast

This Easy Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce is straightforward, flavorful, and takes just 30 minutes to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Creole, Seafood
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Red Snapper Substitute with tilapia or cod if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Butter For frying.
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Chopped.
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh or canned.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Creole Seasoning Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with coconut milk.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the red snapper fillets dry with paper towels and season with a mixture of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium-high heat and place the seasoned fillets cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  3. In the same skillet, add diced onion, chopped bell pepper, corn, and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
  4. Add Creole seasoning and Worcestershire sauce, then slowly stir in heavy cream, allowing to simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Incorporate chopped parsley and lemon juice for freshness, adjusting seasoning to taste.
  6. Return cooked fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet with sauceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, dry fish thoroughly before seasoning to achieve a crispy crust.

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