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Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce


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  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce is a vibrant seafood dish featuring tender, oven-baked snapper topped with a rich, spicy Southern-inspired sauce made from tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, and cream. It’s flavorful, elegant, and easy enough for weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

4 red snapper fillets

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

2 tbsp butter

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 bell pepper, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

1 cup heavy cream

1 tsp Creole seasoning

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp thyme

¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the snapper fillets with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the fillets for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden.
  4. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Meanwhile, in another skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  6. Stir in the garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
  7. Add diced tomatoes, heavy cream, Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley.
  9. Plate the baked red snapper and generously spoon the creamy Creole sauce on top before serving.

Notes

  • Swap red snapper for other firm white fish like grouper or cod.
  • To enhance flavor, add shrimp, tomato paste, or a splash of white wine to the sauce.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of cream if needed.
  • Make the sauce ahead of time for quick assembly.
  • Serve with rice, grits, mashed potatoes, and a green vegetable or salad.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
  • Calories: 460
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg