Best 4 Crab Stuffed Tilapia Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our crab-stuffed tilapia, a tantalizing dish that combines the delicate flavor of tilapia with the rich, succulent taste of crab. This seafood extravaganza is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Discover two delectable variations of this dish: the classic crab-stuffed tilapia, featuring a savory crab stuffing nestled inside a flaky tilapia fillet, and the delightful crab-stuffed tilapia with lemon-herb sauce, which adds a vibrant citrusy twist to this seafood masterpiece. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to a world of seafood bliss.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB-STUFFED TILAPIA



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Make a reservation for four at your dining room table. With this elegant, restaurant-quality dish, you can turn an ordinary Tuesday night into a supper celebration. -Linda Stemen, Monroeville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup lump crabmeat, drained
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons diced pimientos, drained
1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in 1/4 cup butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the crab, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, egg, pimientos and seafood seasoning. Spread 1/3 cup crab mixture over fillets. Roll up each from the pointed end; secure with toothpicks., Place seam side down in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over fish. Sprinkle with salt and paprika., Bake, uncovered, at 400° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 25-30 minutes. Discard toothpicks. Spoon pan juices over fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Fat 47g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 248mg cholesterol, Sodium 894mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

CRAB-STUFFED TILAPIA RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by Booper-2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup lump crabmeat, drained
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons diced pimientos, drained
1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
4 tilapia fillets, 6 ounces each
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, sauté onion and celery in 1/4 cup butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the crab, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, egg, pimientos and seafood seasoning. Spread 1/3 cup crab mixture over fillets. Roll up each from the pointed end; secure with toothpicks. Place seam side down in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over fish. Sprinkle with salt and paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Discard toothpicks. Spoon pan juices over fish.a

STUFFED TILAPIA WITH CRAB MEAT



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Make and share this Stuffed Tilapia With Crab Meat recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Crab

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
1 (6 ounce) can drained and flaked crabmeat
1 small onion
1 celery rib
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 tablespoon cayenne pepper
melted butter
paprika

Steps:

  • Chop the onion into fine pieces.
  • Mince the celery into fine pieces.
  • Saute the onion and celery with butter in a frying pan until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add parsley to the frying pan.
  • Remove the frying pan from the heat and stir in bread crumbs and crab meat, together with lemon juice and cayenne pepper.
  • Grease a 9x13 inch oven pan.
  • Spread the crab meat mixture over the tilapia fillets and roll them up.
  • Place the stuffed tilapia in the greased dish, seam side down.
  • Sprinkle melted butter and paprika powder over the stuffed tilapia.
  • Place the stuffed tilapia in the oven and bake the tilapia rolls at 400°F.
  • The baked tilapia is finished when it is easy to flake the fish with a fork, usually after 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.9, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 32.2, Sodium 364.4, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 6.7

CRAB & ASPARAGUS-STUFFED TILAPIA RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by davidv

Number Of Ingredients 24

Stuffing:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup red pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup yellow pepper, finely diced
2 Tbsp shallot, minced
1 tsp garlic, minced
1/4 lb thin asparagus, trimmed & sliced into 1/4" pieces
12 saltine crackers, crushed into crumbs
1 Tbsp chives, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lb lump crab meat
Fish:
4 (4-5-oz) tilapia filets
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika

Steps:

  • To prepare the stuffing, heat the oil in a medium-size sauté pan over medium heat. Add the red and yellow peppers, shallot, and the garlic. Sauté until the peppers begin to soften, about 5-8 minutes. Add the asparagus and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the heat and let cool. Place the mixture into a bowl and add the cracker crumbs, chives, basil, parsley, Old Bay, salt, black pepper, and mayonnaise, mixing well. Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break it up too much. Set the stuffing aside. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the tilapia filets flesh-side down on a work surface. Place 1/4 of the crab mixture onto the center of each filet. Pour the white wine, lemon juice, and olive oil into an 8" x 8" baking pan. Roll each fish filet around the stuffing and place them, seam-side down, into the baking pan. Sprinkle each filet with salt, pepper, and paprika, then cover the pan with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Serve the fish with the cooking liquid.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh tilapia fillets. Look for fillets that are firm to the touch and have a mild, slightly sweet smell. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Use a variety of crab meat. You can use fresh, frozen, or canned crab meat for this recipe. If using frozen crab meat, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before using. If using canned crab meat, drain it well and flake it with a fork.
  • Season the crab stuffing generously. The crab stuffing should be well-seasoned with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the tilapia.
  • Stuff the tilapia fillets carefully. Be careful not to overstuff the tilapia fillets, as this can make them difficult to cook evenly. Use a spoon or your fingers to gently stuff the crab mixture into the center of each fillet.
  • Cook the tilapia fillets until they are cooked through. The tilapia fillets should be cooked until they are opaque and flake easily with a fork. This will typically take about 10-12 minutes per side.

Conclusion:

Crab stuffed tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia fillets are stuffed with a flavorful crab mixture and then baked until they are cooked through. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.

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