Description
Seaside Snapper with Lobster Cream Sauce is a luxurious yet simple seafood dish that combines perfectly seared snapper with a rich, buttery lobster cream sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With flavors of garlic, Parmesan, and fresh lemon, it’s a true seaside-inspired treat! Serve it with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 snapper fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup lobster meat, cooked and chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Snapper: Season the snapper fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Lobster Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, cooking until the sauce thickens. Add chopped lobster meat and lemon juice, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine: Pour the lobster cream sauce over the snapper fillets. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Substitutions: You can replace lobster with shrimp or crab for a more affordable option.
- Make Ahead: The lobster sauce can be prepared in advance and reheated gently before serving.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat to avoid sauce separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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