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Fish with Crabmeat Stuffing

Fish with Crabmeat Stuffing

Crabmeat Stuffing with fish is the perfect meal for any special occasion. It’s super easy to make and has flavor packed into every bite! You will be shocked how easy it is the first time you make it. Everyone will love this crab stuffed tilapia.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 509 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • ½ cup - Lump crab meat
  • 5 tablespoons - Butter
  • 1 cup - Seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 clove - Garlic
  • ½ cup - Pepper-jack cheese
  • 1 tbsp - Lemon juice
  • 1 pinch - Dill
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 - Tilapia fillets
  • 1 tbsp - Butter
  • ½ tsp - Paprika
  • ¼ tsp - Dill
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix together all filling ingredients.
  2. Cut a slit into the center of fish, making a pocket for the filling.
  3. Fill each pocket with 1/4 of the filling.
  4. Brush fish with melted butter.
  5. Sprinkle paprika, salt, pepper and dill on top of fish.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.
  7. Fish will flake apart when done. Serve with a lemon wedge.

Nutrition

Energy: 509 kcal | Total Fat: 26 g | Saturated: 15 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 1 g | Cholesterol: 177 mg | Total Carbs: 18 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugars: 2 g | Proteins: 52 g | Sodium: 1,898 mg | Polyunsaturated: 2 g | Monounsaturated: 7 g

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