Red Snapper Creole Sauce (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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2 red snapper fillets.
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1 tbsp olive oil.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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1/2 cup diced tomatoes.
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1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red or green).
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1/4 cup diced onions.
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2 cloves garlic, minced.
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1 cup heavy cream.
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1 tbsp Creole seasoning.
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1/2 cup chicken broth.
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1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish.
Instructions:
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Season the red snapper fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the red snapper fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed. Sauté the diced onions, bell peppers, and garlic until they are softened and fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Creole seasoning. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens.
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Return the cooked red snapper fillets to the skillet, spooning the creamy Creole sauce over the top. Let the fish warm through for a minute or two. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes:
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Prepare the Fish: Season the red snapper fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the red snapper fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed. Sauté the diced onions, bell peppers, and garlic until they are softened and fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Creole seasoning. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens.
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Combine and Serve: Return the cooked red snapper fillets to the skillet, spooning the creamy Creole sauce over the top. Let the fish warm through for a minute or two. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.