Description
Experience the magic of Louisiana cuisine with this delectable Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce. This vibrant dish combines tender red snapper fillets with a rich and zesty sauce, creating an unforgettable taste experience that’s perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 red snapper fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and bell peppers into small pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil until shimmering. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and diced tomatoes; cook for about 3-4 minutes until well combined.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring; add Cajun seasoning and simmer gently for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Carefully nestle red snapper fillets into the sauce, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving alongside rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg