Go Back
–+ servings

Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce

Please rate us
A delightful dish bringing a taste of Louisiana with flaky red snapper paired with a rich, zesty Creole sauce.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Creole, Louisiana
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces red snapper fillets, skin on or off 6-ounce each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter optional, for richness
  • Cooked rice for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
  5. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth. Stir in the heavy cream, Creole seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and optional cayenne pepper.
  6. Simmer the mixture until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. If using, add the butter to the sauce for added richness.
Cooking the Snapper
  1. Gently add the red snapper fillets to the skillet, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
  2. Stir in the fresh parsley and serve the sauce over cooked rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh red snapper. Adjust Creole seasoning based on spice preference. Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!