Red snapper with creamy Creole sauce

Here’s a delicious recipe for Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce:

Ingredients

For the Red Snapper

• 4 red snapper fillets
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, sliced

For the Creamy Creole Sauce

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 small celery stalk, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Red Snapper

1. Season the red snapper fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the snapper fillets to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
4. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside. Keep warm.

Prepare the Creamy Creole Sauce

1. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly.
5. Add the Creole seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
6. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
7. Stir in the fresh parsley.

Serve

1. Place the cooked snapper fillets on a serving platter.
2. Spoon the creamy Creole sauce over the top of the fish.
3. Garnish with lemon slices and additional parsley, if desired.

Enjoy your Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce!