Bronzed Red Snapper with Lime Chipotle Cream Sauce

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   For the crepe batter: Whisk together the egg and cream in a small bowl and set aside.

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   For the seasoned flour: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated garlic, white pepper, black pepper and ranch dressing mix in a shallow bowl and set aside.

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   For the bronzing flour: Whisk together the blackfish seasoning, sugar and yellow flour in a shallow bowl and set aside.

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   For the snapper: Dredge the fish through the crepe batter and then place immediately into the seasoned flour and cover generously on all sides.

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   Set aside or in the fridge while the cream sauce is prepared.

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   For the lime chipotle cream sauce: Make a roux: Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet or saute pan over medium heat.

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   Add the all-purpose flour and cook, stirring with a whisk constantly until the consistency of batter and there are no lumps, about 5 minutes.

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   Let the mixture reach a simmer.

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   Stir occasionally until the roux is brown and smooth, up to 20 minutes.

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    Remove from the heat and set aside.

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    Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

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    Add the shallots and garlic and cook until translucent.

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    Add the wine and bring to a boil.

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    Stir in the chipotles, adobo sauce and lime juice.

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    Reduce the heat to medium-low.

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    Add the cream, chicken base and hot sauce and simmer until reduced by one-third.

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    Thicken with the roux a little bit at a time, making sure to whisk it in so it doesn't clump, until desired consistency is reached.

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    Finish with salt and pepper.

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    To finish the snapper: Heat a saute pan on medium heat.

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    Lightly dust the snapper filet with the bronzing flour.

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    Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the hot pan.

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    Cook the filet until crispy golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per each side.

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    Finish with some lime chipotle cream sauce and the diced green onions.

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    Reserve the remaining lime chipotle sauce for another use.

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    This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe.

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    The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

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