Buttery Seared Snapper with Dreamy Lobster Cream Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 snapper fillets (skin-on, about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
• ½ cup lobster meat, cooked and chopped (fresh or thawed frozen)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 shallot, finely minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)