Seared Snapper with Lobster Cream Sauce
A refined seafood dish featuring perfectly seared snapper topped with a rich and creamy lobster sauce, delivering elegant flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 2 snapper fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Pat snapper fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook snapper for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and flaky. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and garlic powder, stirring to combine.
- Add chopped lobster meat and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley, then adjust seasoning if needed.
- Place snapper on plates and spoon lobster cream sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Pat fish dry to achieve a better sear.
- Use fresh or well-thawed seafood for best results.
- Simmer sauce gently to avoid separation.
- Add a touch of butter for extra richness if desired.
- Pairs well with rice, vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
