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Easy Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce

Easy Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce for a Quick Treat

Discover how to make Easy Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce, a delicious dish ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Red Snapper Substitution: tilapia or cod
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Reduce for milder taste or use smoked paprika
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitution: half-and-half or coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Creole Seasoning Substitution: make your own with paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and cayenne
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Use yellow, white, or red for varied flavors
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Mix colors for variety
  • 1 cup Corn Canned or frozen works well
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced or garlic powder

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring Spoon

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Pat the red snapper dry and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil or butter. Cook the seasoned fish for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, add oil or butter if needed, then sauté onion, bell pepper, corn, and garlic for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in Creole seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and heavy cream, and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice. Serve the creamy sauce over warm red snapper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet with sauceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with fluffy rice or fresh vegetables for a delightful meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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