Description
A delectable dish of succulent red snapper fillets enveloped in a rich, velvety Creole sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6-ounce) Red Snapper Fillets (Skin on or off)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 0.5 cup Onion (Chopped)
- 0.5 cup Green Bell Pepper (Chopped)
- 0.5 cup Celery (Chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 0.25 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1.5 cups Chicken Broth
- 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
- 0.25 cup Parsley (Chopped, fresh)
- 1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning (Or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
- Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (Optional)
- Cooked Rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the fillets: Start by patting the red snapper fillets dry and season them with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Set aside.
- Sauté the veggies: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until they soften, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and flour: Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetable mix, stirring constantly for another minute to create a roux.
- Incorporate liquids: Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring to remove any lumps. Follow with the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Creole seasoning. Allow this mixture to simmer, thickening for about 3-5 minutes.
- Cook the fish: Gently place the seasoned red snapper fillets into the creamy sauce. Cover and cook on medium heat for about 8-10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Finish the sauce: If desired, stir in butter for an extra creamy finish. Lastly, sprinkle fresh parsley over the dish before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or a plant-based cream. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg