Grilled Red Snapper With Creole Sauce

Grilled Red Snapper with Creole Sauce is a classic dish in Martinican cuisine, featuring the bold flavors of the Caribbean. This recipe pairs the delicate and flaky red snapper with a zesty Creole sauce, creating a mouthwatering combination that is sure to impress your guests.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Seafood Martinican Grilled Red Snapper Creole Sauce Caribbean
Grilled Red Snapper With Creole Sauce

Ingredients

  • 4 red snapper fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Rub the mixture onto both sides of the red snapper fillets.
  3. Grill the red snapper fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and has grill marks.
  4. While the fish is grilling, prepare the Creole sauce. In a saucepan, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, and chicken broth to the saucepan. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  6. Stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice. Remove the Creole sauce from the heat.
  7. Once the red snapper fillets are done, serve them with the Creole sauce spooned on top.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320
Protein
28g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Grill Saucepan Small bowl

Tools

Tongs Grilling spatula Chef's knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Grilled Red Snapper with Creole Sauce alongside a side of coconut rice and a fresh green salad.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier kick, add extra cayenne pepper to the Creole sauce. Adjust the heat level to your preference.

Cost

$25