Best 10 Creamy Crab Topped Tilapia Recipes

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Craving a creamy and delectable seafood dish that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than the Creamy Crab Topped Tilapia recipe, a culinary masterpiece that combines the delicate flavor of tilapia with a rich and flavorful crab topping. This scrumptious dish is not only a feast for the senses but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions. Alongside the star recipe, this article presents a collection of equally tempting seafood temptations, including a delightful Crab Stuffed Salmon that bursts with succulent crab meat and a zesty Lemon Herb Tilapia that offers a refreshing twist on a classic. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!

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TILAPIA WITH CRABMEAT TOPPING



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Tilapia filets are baked with a topping of crabmeat, cream cheese and spices for a moist and flavorful fish entree. Feel free to add more Old Bay Seasoning, depending on your taste preferences. A parsley and lemon garnish makes it restaurant-quality!

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 lb tilapia fillet (2 large)
1/2 cup canned crabmeat
1/4 cup light cream cheese, softened
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (or paprika)
1 tablespoon breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Soften cream cheese; stir in all other topping ingredients, adding crabmeat last so that you don't break it up entirely.
  • Place tilapia filets on non-stick foil (or spray baking dish with non-stick spray).
  • Divide topping in two and pat on top of tilapia filets.
  • Bake 400 degrees for 10 minutes, or until fish flakes apart with a fork.
  • Garnish with parsley and lemon.

TILAPIA WITH A CREAMY SHRIMP & CRAB WHITE WINE SAUCE



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This is a really elegant dish, but really simple. An easy 1 pot sauce, simply pan seared tilapia and served over rice pilaf and a fresh vegetable for a side and you have a very quick easy dinner. I have served this many times for dinner parties and everyone loves it.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 4 Fish Servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 tilapia fillets
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
salt
pepper
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat (you can use the more expensive claw meat, but for this sauce I don't find it makes a difference)
1 cup shrimp, peeled, tails removed, and chopped
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice (buy 1 lemon and cut in half, use 1/2 for the zest and lemon juice and the other half for a garnish)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon fresh dill
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt
pepper
lemon slice (use the other half that wasn't used in the sauce)
3 -4 cups rice, cooked (use any kind of rice you want)
3 scallions, fine chopped (white and green part)
1 teaspoon lemon zest (from the lemon we used for the sauce)

Steps:

  • Optional Rice -- If you decide to serve this dish over the rice you should start the rice first as the fish and sauce don't take much time to make. Just follow package directions for whatever type of rice you are using. When the rice is finished cooking, toss in the lemon zest, fresh scallions and season with salt and pepper.
  • Sauce -- In a small sauce pan, add the flour and just a little white wine and whisk well to combine the two. Then add the remaining white wine and bring to medium heat. Then add in the salt, pepper and cream and bring to a medium boil, cook just a minute and then reduce to medium low and let it simmer. The cream will naturally thicken as it simmers on low heat. You will add the shrimp and crab later. You want the sauce to simmer at least 5-7 minutes. This is just enough time to cook the fish.
  • Fish -- Make sure your fish is NOT icy cold; it doesn't have to be room temperature, but just not right out of the refrigerator. Season each side of the fish well with salt and pepper. In a medium saute pan, I prefer non stick for this, add the butter and oil and bring to medium high heat. Saute the fish on each side until golden brown. Try not to move the fish once you put it in the pan until the first side is golden brown. Cooking time will vary depending on the type of fish and thickness. Tilapia takes just 2-3 minutes on the first side and even quicker on the second side.
  • Sauce -- When you start the fish is a good time to add the shrimp and crab to your sauce. Bring the sauce back up to medium heat and add the shrimp. Cook just 1-2 minutes and then stir in the crab. Don't stir too much, you don't want to break up the crab. Add the lemon juice, zest, parsley and dill and then turn off the heat -- the sauce is done.
  • Serve -- For each plate, add 3/4-1 cup of the rice, top with one of the fish fillets and top with the sauce. Garnish with a fresh lemon slice. ENJOY!

CRAB-TOPPED TILAPIA



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"I took the crab filling from a stuffed mushroom recipe that's been in my family for many years, and served it on tilapia fillets for a wonderful company or special occasion meal," Laura Merkle of Dover, Delaware explains.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tilapia fillets (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted, divided
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon marinade for chicken
Dash hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 cup lump crabmeat, drained
4 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs, divided

Steps:

  • Sprinkle tilapia with pepper and salt. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside. , In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the celery, onion and garlic in 2 teaspoons butter until tender. Stir in flour and thyme until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the lemon juice, marinade for chicken and hot pepper sauce. , Remove from the heat; stir in mayonnaise until blended. Stir in crab and 3 tablespoons bread crumbs. Spoon onto fillets. Toss remaining bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over crab mixture., Cover and bake at 350° for 18 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRABMEAT STUFFED TILAPIA



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This recipe came from www.tilapia.ws that turned out wonderfully. It is a rich and spicy recipe that can be used on other similar fish as well. It was difficult to roll the fillets easily, so I placed one fillet on the bottom of the casserole dish, layered the crabmeat on it and topped with another fillet of Tilapia. Larger fillets would work out better for rolling. Also one can adjust the amount of cayenne as desired. Worked out great.

Provided by jdrichardson

Categories     Tilapia

Time 40m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion
1 celery rib
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, unseasoned
8 ounces white crab meat, Phillips Pasteurized Crab meat
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 tablespoon cayenne pepper
4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets, approximately 6 oz each
2 tablespoons butter, Melted
paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • chop the onion and celery into fine pieces.
  • flake the crabmeat and check for pieces of shells.
  • Sauté onion and celery in butter until tender.
  • add parsley and remove from heat.
  • stir in the bread crumbs, crab meat, lemon juice and cayenne pepper.
  • Spray casserole or oven pan with cooking spray.
  • Spread the mixture over the tilapia fillets and roll them up placing seam side down in dish. Place any leftover stuffing around fillets.
  • Sprinkle with melted butter and paprika.
  • Place in a 400°F oven for about 20 to 25 minutes until the tilapia flakes easily with a fork.

BAKED TILAPIA W/ FONDUE SAUCE AND CRAB



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Make and share this Baked Tilapia W/ Fondue Sauce and Crab recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stephanie Z.

Categories     Tilapia

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon light butter
2 tablespoons flour
salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup skim milk
3/8 cup fat free sharp cheddar cheese or 3/8 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated
6 1/2 ounces canned crabmeat, drained
1/8 cup sherry wine
1 lb tilapia fillet, skinned and boned (or other white fish)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • For the sauce, melt the butter in a pan. Stir in the flour and nutmeg until smooth.
  • Gradually stir in the milk. Cook until smooth and thickens a little.
  • Add the cheese, and stir until melted. Add in the sherry and crab meat, mixing well to coat the crab.
  • Season tilapia with salt and pepper. Place the tilapia in an 8x8 pan.
  • Pour the fondue-crab sauce over the tilapia.
  • Sprinkle with the paprika.
  • Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.3, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 205, Sodium 515.9, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 69.3

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-TOPPED TILAPIA



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Make and share this Crab-Topped Tilapia recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shelby Jo

Categories     Crab

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tilapia fillets (5 oz. each)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 garlic clove, minced
2 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted, divided
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup nonfat milk
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce for chicken
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 (6 ounce) package premium crabmeat, drained
4 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs, divided

Steps:

  • Sprinkle tilapia with salt and pepper. Place in a 13x9 inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a small nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook the celery, onion, and garlic in 2 teaspoons butter until tender. Stir in flour and thyme until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce.
  • Remove from heat; stir in mayonnaise until blended. Stir in crab and 3 tablespoons bread crumbs. Spoon onto fillets. Toss remaining bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over crab mixture.
  • Cover and bake at 350 for 18 minutes. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.6, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 87, Sodium 661.3, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 34.8

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

TILAPIA WITH CREAMY SAUCE



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This dish is quick, easy, and even better, it's healthy! Served on a bed of rice with the sauce arranged artistically around the plate, it looks absolutely stunning.

Provided by SUGAKISES

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
butter flavored cooking spray
4 teaspoons margarine, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed
1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
4 teaspoons cream cheese
5 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the tilapia fillets on the sheet, and coat them lightly with cooking spray. Spoon the melted margarine over each fillet, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Season with lemon pepper and 2 tablespoons of dill.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  • While the fish is baking, combine the cream cheese, 5 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of dill in a small bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute and 10 seconds, then stir to blend.
  • Place fillets onto serving plates, and spoon sauce around them in a decorative fashion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 480.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

TILAPIA - CRABMEAT TOPPING RECIPE



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Provided by á-49759

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 lb tilapia fillet (2 large)
Topping
1/2 cup canned crabmeat
1/4 cup light cream cheese, softened
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (or paprika)
1 tablespoon breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Soften cream cheese; stir in all other topping ingredients, adding crabmeat last so that you don't break it up entirely. Place tilapia filets on non-stick foil (or spray baking dish with non-stick spray). Divide topping in two and pat on top of tilapia filets. Bake 400 degrees for 10 minutes, or until fish flakes apart with a fork. Garnish with parsley and lemon.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest tilapia fillets. Look for fillets that are firm and have a mild, slightly briny smell. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Use a good quality crab meat. Fresh or frozen crab meat works well in this recipe. If using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
  • Don't overcook the tilapia. Tilapia is a delicate fish that cooks quickly. Overcooking will make it dry and tough.
  • Make sure the crab topping is hot and bubbly before serving. This will ensure that the cheese is melted and the topping is flavorful.
  • Serve the tilapia immediately. This dish is best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Creamy Crab Topped Tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia is flaky and moist, while the crab topping is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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