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Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce

A delicious and simple one-pan dish featuring perfectly cooked red snapper in a luscious, creamy Creole sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Creole
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pieces Red Snapper fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped For flavor base
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped For flavor base
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced To add depth of flavor
  • 1 cup heavy cream For the creamy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning For seasoning the sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and bell pepper, and sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add the red snapper fillets to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides and fully cooked through.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle in Creole seasoning, stirring until well mixed.
  6. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve the red snapper topped with the creamy sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2-3 days, or freeze for up to a month. Reheat gently on low heat.