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Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce

Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce

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Savor the exquisite flavors of Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce, a dish that effortlessly marries the richness of Creole cuisine with the delicate taste of tender red snapper fillets. This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare but also versatile enough to impress at any gathering or serve as a delightful weeknight dinner. The creamy sauce, infused with aromatic spices, elevates the fish to a gourmet level, making every bite a culinary delight. Pair this sumptuous dish with fluffy rice or your favorite sides for a complete meal that your family will adore.

Ingredients

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  • 4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)
  • 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
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Gather and chop all ingredients.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onion, bell pepper, celery for about 5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for one minute before gradually adding chicken broth while stirring continuously.
  4. Once thickened, reduce heat and add heavy cream, parsley, Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir well.
  5. In another pan or the same skillet (if space allows), heat butter over medium-high heat and season snapper fillets with salt and pepper.
  6. Cook the fillets skin-side down for about 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  7. Serve the red snapper topped with creamy sauce over rice or your preferred side.

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