🐟🔥 Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce

 Ingredients:

For the fish:

* 4 red snapper fillets
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp paprika
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* 1 tsp onion powder
* ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
* Salt & black pepper

For the creamy Creole sauce:

* 2 tbsp butter
* 1 small onion, finely chopped
* 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
* 2 celery stalks, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 cup heavy cream
* ½ cup chicken broth
* 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
* 1 tsp Creole seasoning
* ½ tsp thyme
* ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
* Salt & black pepper
* 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
* 1 tbsp lemon juice

 Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season snapper with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear fish for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
4. Transfer to oven and bake for 8–10 minutes until flaky.
5. In another pan, melt butter and sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until soft.
6. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
7. Stir in cream, chicken broth, tomatoes, and seasonings. Simmer until slightly thickened.
8. Finish with parsley and lemon juice.
9. Serve fish topped generously with the creamy Creole sauce.

 Pro Tip:
Use a hot pan to sear the fish first—this locks in flavor and gives that perfect golden crust!