Tilapia with a Creamy Shrimp Crab White Wine Sauce
Elevate your dinner table with this indulgent Tilapia with a Creamy Shrimp Crab White Wine Sauce. Perfectly seared tilapia fillets are topped with a luscious, restaurant-quality sauce made from tender shrimp, sweet lump crabmeat, and a splash of dry white wine. Flavored with aromatic garlic, shallots, fresh parsley, and a hint of lemon, the velvety cream sauce is finished with Parmesan cheese for a rich, savory finish. This quick yet elegant seafood dish is perfect for special occasions or whenever you want to impress with minimal effort. Serve with fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or crisp sautéed vegetables for a stunning, complete meal that’s sure to wow your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 fillets Tilapia fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 8 ounces Large shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
- 4 ounces Lump crabmeat
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 small Shallot (minced)
- 1 cup Dry white wine
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Set aside on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and shallot, and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Stir in the lump crabmeat and cook for an additional 1 minute to warm through. Remove the seafood from the pan and set aside.
Deglaze the skillet with 1 cup of dry white wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow the wine to reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium and stir in the heavy cream. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce begins to thicken.
Add the lemon juice, chopped parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Return the shrimp and crab to the skillet, stirring gently to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Place a cooked tilapia fillet on each plate and spoon the creamy shrimp and crab sauce generously over the top.
Garnish with additional parsley if desired, and serve immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2665 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.8 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.7 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1103 mg | 368% | |
| Sodium | 5836 mg | 254% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 215.3 g | 431% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1159 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2852 mg | 61% | |
*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.
