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Creamy Cajun Snapper Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Creamy Cajun Snapper recipe features tender, seared red snapper fillets cooked with a flavorful homemade creamy Cajun sauce made from cream cheese, diced tomatoes, and spices. The dish is perfectly balanced with a bit of heat from Cajun seasoning and richness from the sauce, making it a satisfying and elegant entrée ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

For Snapper

  • 4 portions Sizzlefish Red Snapper fillets
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning

For Creamy Cajun Sauce

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken stock
  • 1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and prepare skillet: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet for 2 minutes until hot.
  2. Season snapper: While oil heats, blot moisture from snapper fillets with paper towels and liberally season all over with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning on flesh and sides.
  3. Sear snapper: Add snapper fillets to the hot oil and sear for 2 minutes on each of the four sides to create a golden crust. Remove snapper and place it on a plate, then discard the used oil and wipe skillet clean.
  4. Make creamy sauce: Over medium-low heat, add butter to the cleaned skillet. Once melted, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add chicken stock, cream cheese cubes, drained diced tomatoes, and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese has fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. Reheat snapper in sauce: Return snapper fillets to the skillet with the creamy Cajun sauce and heat through for an additional 2 minutes to infuse flavors and warm the fish.
  6. Serve: Plate the snapper and spoon over the creamy sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • Patting the snapper dry before seasoning helps achieve a better sear and prevents steaming.
  • Use low sodium chicken stock to control the salt level in the sauce.
  • Feel free to substitute cream cheese with mascarpone for a slightly different creamy texture.
  • Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
  • If you prefer a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or extra Cajun seasoning while simmering.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/creamy-cajun-snapper-recipe/