Fish Creole
Fish Creole is a classic Louisiana dish featuring fish fillets simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce with the 'holy trinity' of onions, celery, and bell peppers. It's a staple of New Orleans and Cajun/Creole cuisine, often served over rice.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of protein from the fish and provides a variety of vitamins and minerals from the vegetables. A typical serving with rice is moderately high in carbohydrates and contains a moderate amount of fat, with a calorie range of approximately 350-450 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 580 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1200 IU |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Selenium | 34 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Folate | 75 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) Fish Creole with rice · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The 'Creole' style distinguishes it from Cajun cooking by its use of tomatoes and a more refined, European-influenced sauce base. Nutritionally, the tomato sauce is a great source of the antioxidant lycopene.
