Crab Topped Tilapia
Elevate your seafood game with this irresistible Crab Topped Tilapia recipe—a perfect fusion of tender, flaky tilapia and a luxurious crab mixture that’s bursting with flavor. This quick and easy dish pairs mild tilapia fillets with a creamy, golden topping made from lump crab meat, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and a hint of lemon for brightness. A dash of garlic powder, paprika, and fresh parsley brings a delightful depth of flavor, while a drizzle of olive oil ensures a perfectly golden finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this restaurant-quality meal is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve with steamed vegetables or a side of rice for a seafood experience that’s both elegant and comforting. Perfect for fish lovers and fans of easy gourmet recipes alike, this dish promises to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces tilapia fillets
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 0.25 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
In a mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, lemon juice, chopped parsley, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix until a thick, creamy topping forms.
Spoon an even amount of the crab mixture onto each tilapia fillet, spreading it out gently to fully cover the surface.
Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the top of the crab mixture to help it brown during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the tilapia is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The crab topping should be golden brown and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the fillets rest for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with additional parsley and serve immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as steamed vegetables or rice.
Enjoy your Crab Topped Tilapia as a delicious, restaurant-quality seafood dish made right at home!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.3 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 518 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 3678 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 172.8 g | 346% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 946 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2622 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
