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Creole Red Snapper

Tender red snapper fillets simmered in a bold Louisiana-style Creole tomato sauce with peppers, herbs, and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole, Southern
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fish
  • 4 red snapper fillets skin removed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Creole Sauce
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 bell peppers diced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife

Method
 

  1. Season snapper fillets lightly and set aside.
  2. Sear fish in olive oil until lightly golden; remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté onion, peppers, and celery in butter until softened.
  4. Add garlic, spices, tomatoes, and stock; simmer.
  5. Return fish to sauce and simmer until cooked through.

Notes

Adjust spice level to taste. Serve with rice or grits for best results.