Creole Red Snapper

Chef #578731 perrogal's Note:

This recipe is so good, my dh doesn't care for fish but asks when are we having snapper again??? I can't remember where I got this recipe but I'm sharing here so I'll know where it is. Very simple and quick to make.

• Total Time: 17 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2

Yield: 2.0 fillets

• 2 red snapper fillets , about 6 to 8 ounces each
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium garlic clove , pressed
• 3 -4 drops Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon creole seasoning
• 1 dash salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
• 3 -4 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. Place snapper fillets in a baking dish which has been sprayed with a butter-flavored baking spray.
2. In a skillet, melt butter with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning blend, pepper, parsley, and chives, if using. Cook on low for 2 minutes, just to blend flavors. Brush both sides of fish fillets with the butter and herb mixture. Toss bread crumbs in the remaining butter mixture; sprinkle over the fillets. Bake at 400° for about 12 minutes, depending on thickness of fillets, until fish flakes easily and is no longer translucent.
3. Serves 2.