Go Back
–+ servings

Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce

A flavorful dish featuring tender red snapper fillets topped with a rich and creamy Creole sauce, perfect for a special dinner.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Red Snapper
  • 4 fillets red snapper skinless
Creole Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream, add Creole seasoning and cayenne pepper, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Cook the Red Snapper
  1. In a separate skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the red snapper fillets with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the fillets in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Serve
  1. Plate the red snapper and generously spoon the creamy Creole sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley.
  2. Serve immediately with your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

This dish pairs well with rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!