Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring red snapper in a rich, tangy Creole cream sauce, perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 red snapper fillets
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Season the red snapper fillets with Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Place the snapper fillets in the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove the fillets and set them aside.
- Add heavy cream and lemon juice to the same pan; stir until well combined and simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve the snapper fillets over fluffy rice and drizzle with the creamy sauce.
Notes
Pat the fish dry before seasoning for a nice sear. Avoid overcooking the snapper to keep it flaky. Adjust salt or lemon in the sauce for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: red snapper, creamy sauce, quick dinner, seafood recipe, Creole cuisine