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Seaside Snapper with Lobster Cream Sauce

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Seaside Snapper with Lobster Cream Sauce is an elegant yet simple seafood dish featuring tender snapper fillets nestled in a rich, silky lobster-infused cream sauce—perfect for special occasions or an elevated weeknight meal.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1–1½ lb snapper fillets
  • 1 cup lobster meat (fresh, canned, or frozen), chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp minced shallots or onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine or seafood stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat snapper fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallots or onion and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in white wine or stock. Simmer until reduced by half.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and add chopped lobster. Simmer gently until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Add lemon zest and juice to brighten the sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika or cayenne.
  6. Meanwhile, sear snapper fillets in another pan for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
  7. Spoon lobster cream sauce over the fillets, garnish with fresh parsley or chives, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Substitute lobster with shrimp, crab, or scallops if preferred.
  • Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce, or coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
  • Prepare sauce ahead of time and reheat gently when ready to serve.
  • Pair with mashed potatoes, asparagus, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
  • Avoid freezing; sauce may separate and fish texture can degrade.

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