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Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce

Red Snapper with Creole Sauce

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Experience bold flavors with our Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce recipe that brings Louisiana right into your kitchen! Try it today!

Ingredients

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  • 2 fresh Red Snapper fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ¼ cup bell peppers, chopped
  • ¼ cup onions, diced
  • ¼ cup ripe tomatoes, diced (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning blend
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • A pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the red snapper fillets. Season both sides with a mixture of salt, black pepper, Creole seasoning, and smoked paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the fish for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Transfer the seared fish to a baking pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for approximately 15 minutes until cooked through.
  4. In the same skillet used for searing, melt butter and sauté chopped onions, bell peppers, and optional tomatoes until softened.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and heavy cream; simmer for about 5 minutes until well combined. Adjust thickness with chicken broth as needed.
  6. Serve the baked fish topped with the creamy sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.

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