Heart Healthy Blackened Red Snapper

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Published 2/7/2022
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic
Heart Healthy Blackened Red Snapper

This deliciously spicy red snapper is smothered in a rich Creole sauce and spice blend. Naturally heart-healthy and gluten-free, this enticing seafood recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Total Time
45 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
177
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Ingredients

Recipe yields 4 servings

Snapper

Creole Sauce

Blackened Seasoning

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How to Make Blackened Red Snapper

Snapper

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brush red snapper with 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle with blackened seasoning. Place, skin side down, in hot skillet; drizzle 1/2 tablespoon melted butter over fillets. Cook for about 4 minutes, or until blackened; turn fillets carefully and drizzle remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter over fillets. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with Creole sauce.

Creole Sauce

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon butter and oil over medium low heat. Add garlic, onions, peppers and celery. Sauté vegetables for about 2 minutes, or until just tender.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a small cup, combine the paprika, Creole seasoning, thyme, oregano, basil, Worcestershire sauce, hot-pepper sauce and black pepper. Stir tomatoes and seasoning mixture into the vegetables. Sauté for 1 minute longer.

  3. Step 3

    Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the scallions. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Stir in the tomato paste until fully blended. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.

Blackened Seasoning

  1. In a bowl, mix the blackened seasoning ingredients well and funnel into a shaker.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
4 oz fillets, 2 Tbsp creole sauce

177
Calories
8
g
Fat
40
mg
Cholesterol
103
mg
Sodium
1
g
Carbs
5
g
Sat. Fat
0
g
Fiber
23
g
Protein
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