This Snapper with Shrimp Creole Sauce is a flavorful, seafood-packed dish featuring pan-seared snapper fillets topped with a spicy, tangy Creole sauce loaded with shrimp. Perfect for a bold and satisfying meal! 
Ingredients:
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For the Snapper:
- 2 snapper fillets
- 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Shrimp Creole Sauce:
- 1/2 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken or seafood broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Season the Snapper:
Pat the snapper fillets dry and season both sides with Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Sear the Snapper:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the snapper fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Make the Shrimp Creole Sauce:
In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes). Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Creole seasoning, cayenne pepper (if using), and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the chicken or seafood broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the shrimp to the sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until pink and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve:
Spoon the Shrimp Creole Sauce over the seared snapper fillets and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite veggie side.
This dish combines the bold flavors of Creole cuisine with fresh seafood for a deliciously spicy and satisfying meal! 
