Crabmeat Stuffed Tilapia
Delight your taste buds with this elegant Crabmeat Stuffed Tilapia—a dish that combines the mild, flaky texture of tilapia with a rich and savory crabmeat filling. Bursting with flavor from lump crabmeat, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and a touch of garlic, this recipe takes weeknight dinners to a gourmet level. Light and healthy, the tilapia is gently baked to perfection, locking in moisture and ensuring a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Finished with a golden breadcrumb topping, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or a crisp salad for a well-rounded meal. Perfect for seafood lovers, this impressive yet easy recipe is ready in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for both special occasions and everyday indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 1 cup Lump crabmeat
- 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
In a mixing bowl, combine the lump crabmeat, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and the mixture forms a cohesive filling.
Place the tilapia fillets on a clean work surface. Spoon an equal amount of the crabmeat mixture onto one end of each fillet and gently roll the fillet around the stuffing to create a neat bundle.
Secure the stuffed fillets with toothpicks to ensure they hold their shape during cooking.
Transfer the stuffed fillets to the prepared baking dish and drizzle them with a little olive oil for added moisture.
Bake the stuffed tilapia in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Optional: Broil the fillets for an additional 2 minutes to achieve a lightly browned and crispy top.
Remove the stuffed tilapia from the oven, allow it to cool for 2-3 minutes, and serve warm with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 758 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 535 mg | 11% | |
*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.
