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Red Snapper with Creole Sauce

Irresistible Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce Delight

A delightful low-carb and gluten-free recipe for Red Snapper with Creole Sauce that impresses with rich flavors and quick preparation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Creole, Louisiana
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Red Snapper can substitute with grouper or halibut
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable/avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter can use non-dairy alternative
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground is best
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Creole Seasoning Blend or Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with coconut cream
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste or adjust with tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley for garnish; can use cilantro
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers chopped, any color
  • 1 medium Onions diced, can substitute with shallots or green onions
  • 1 cup Ripe Tomatoes diced, optional
  • to taste Cayenne Pepper

Equipment

  • large sauté pan
  • Baking Pan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Rinse red snapper fillets and pat dry. Season both sides with spice mix.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add seasoned red snapper and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until golden.
  4. Transfer fillets to a greased baking pan and bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 130°F.
  5. In the same sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat, add onions and bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and heavy cream. Simmer for another 5 minutes, adjusting thickness with chicken broth as needed.
  7. Pour the sauce over the baked red snapper fillets and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pat fish dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect sear. Use a thermometer to avoid overcooking. Serve fresh for the best flavor.

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