Description
Red Snapper with Lemon Cream Sauce is a luxurious seafood dish that elevates any dining experience. Tender, flaky red snapper fillets are complemented by a rich and tangy lemon cream sauce, making it perfect for special occasions or intimate dinners at home. This delightful meal is not only easy to prepare but also promises to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 red snapper fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, then place the red snapper fillets skin-side down, seasoning them with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice; cook for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Pour half of the lemon cream sauce over the fish and bake for 15-20 minutes until flaky.
- Once cooked, drizzle with remaining sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg