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Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce

Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce: Comfort Food Bliss

Indulge in the rich flavors of Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce, a delightful dish that promises culinary bliss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Creole
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 24 ounces Red Snapper Fillets 4 x 6-ounce fillets
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can be swapped with vegetable or canola 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 Can swap for gluten-free flour
  • 1.5 cups Chicken Broth Fish stock can deepen flavor
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream Or use half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional for heat
  • Salt and Black Pepper To taste
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Optional
  • Cooked Rice For serving

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute. Sprinkle in flour, stirring for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  3. Whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add Creole seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Let simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  4. If using, stir in butter before adding red snapper fillets. Cook covered for 5-7 minutes until fish is opaque.
  5. Fold in chopped parsley and serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust spice levels and garnish generously with parsley for added flavor and color.

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