Feast your taste buds on a culinary journey with our Scampi Stuffed Tilapia with Pico de Gallo, a tantalizing main course that combines the delicate flavors of tilapia with succulent shrimp scampi and the refreshing crunch of Pico de Gallo. This delightful dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, sure to leave you craving more. Explore our curated collection of recipes, featuring variations of this classic, including a flavorful Scampi Stuffed Tilapia with Lemon Butter Sauce and a zesty Scampi Stuffed Tilapia with Garlic Herb Butter. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the traditional dish, catering to diverse palates and preferences. Embark on a culinary adventure and discover your go-to Scampi Stuffed Tilapia recipe today!
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SHRIMP SCAMPI STUFFED SHELLS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 servings (8 servings per pan)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the pasta and filling: Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt. Cook the pasta shells until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, add the oil and butter to a large skillet and heat over medium heat until the butter is melted. Add the red pepper flakes, garlic and onions and cook until the onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the wine, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir and simmer until the shrimp is cooked through, about 1 minute. Set aside on a plate to cool completely.
- Add the cream cheese, ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, egg and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper to a large bowl. Using a spatula, mix together until well combined. Fold in the shrimp and set aside while you make the sauce.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- For the sauce: Using the same skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sprinkle over the flour. Cook, whisking, until the roux turns golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the milk and cream, whisking constantly, and cook until thickened, a few minutes. Add the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the parsley and set aside.
- To assemble: Add 1 cup of sauce to the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Using a spoon, fill each of the jumbo shells generously with the shrimp/cream cheese mixture. Lay 20 of the stuffed shells face down in the baking dish. Top with an additional 2 cups of sauce. Sprinkle over half of the shredded mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and hot, about 25 minutes.
- For the second casserole: Assemble a second 9-by-13-inch baking dish with the remaining ingredients as above, then cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes.
TILAPIA SCAMPI
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C); prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine the butter, lemon juice, and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave in 10-second increments until the butter is completely melted and the garlic has softened, stirring between each session, about 1 minute total.
- Arrange the tilapia in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; pour the butter mixture over the fillets assuring they are all evenly covered. Sprinkle the parsley over the tilapia.
- Bake in the preheated oven, turning the fillets every 10 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 40 minutes total.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 153.1 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 22.3 g, Sodium 322.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
SCAMPI STUFFED TILAPIA WITH PICO DE GALLO #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. This ties three of my favorites: fish, shrimp scampi, and Pico de Gallo in a tasty meal! The preparation is so versatile that if you didnt want to bake this in your oven you could easily alter the recipe to take it out on the grill or even the crock pot! I created this recipe one weekend to treat my family to a flavor packed dinner plus make it easy on myself for the clean-up.
Provided by ChefNOID
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 37m
Yield 4 stuffed filets, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Tear 4 sheet of Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil (12x18-inches each) set aside.
- Combine in a medium bowl the chopped onion, tomato, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, lime, and salt. Refrigerate for one hour or until ready to serve.
- Combine in another medium bowl the chopped shrimp, garlic, red bell pepper, shredded cheese, melted butter, lemon juice, parsley, and 1 1/4 cups bread crumbs. Toss to moisten evenly.
- Toss together in a shallow dish the remaining bread crumbs and garlic powder. Set aside.
- Rinse and pat dry each filet. Scoop scampi filling (about 1/3 cup heaping) and fill the center of four filets pressing to set the filling. Leave about 1/2 inch border around filet free from stuffing. Cover each with the remaining tilapia filets, pressing to seal edges together. Coat both sides of tilapia with bread crumb mixture.
- Place one pat of butter then stuffed filet in the center each sheet of Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil®. Place two pats of butter on top of breaded filets then bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets and place on baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
- Transfer to serving plate. Tear open each packet and serve each scampi stuffed tilapia packets with a heaping serving spoon of Pico over top of each portion.
SHRIMP SCAMPI
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the shallots, 5 cloves garlic and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a mini food processor. Process to make a smooth paste.
- Pour 6 tablespoons olive oil and the remaining garlic into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Let the garlic sizzle for a minute, then add half of the shrimp and all of the thyme. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until the shrimp are seared but not fully cooked, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining shrimp and another 1/2 teaspoon salt. Remove the shrimp and thyme from the skillet to the plate.
- Add the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil and the garlic-shallot paste to the same skillet set over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the paste has dried out and begins to stick to the bottom of the skillet, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the thyme to the skillet and pour in the white wine, lemon juice, the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 4 tablespoons butter and 1 cup water. Bring the sauce to a rapid boil and cook until reduced by half, 4 to 5 minutes.
- When the sauce has reduced, whisk in the remaining butter and return the shrimp to the pan. Cook and toss until the shrimp are coated with the sauce and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley. If the sauce still seems too thin, stir in the breadcrumbs and bring to a boil just to thicken. Serve immediately.
SHRIMP SCAMPI
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 16m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil water for the pasta and have it ready.
- Melt the butter and heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook until the onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp, then stir and cook for a couple of minutes. Squeeze in the lemon juice. Add the wine, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Stir and reduce the heat to low.
- Throw the angel hair pasta into the boiling water. Cook until just al dente. Drain, reserving a cup or 2 of the pasta water.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the pasta and toss, adding a splash of pasta water if it needs to be thinned. Taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper if needed. Top with the grated Parmesan and minced parsley and serve immediately.
SHRIMP SCAMPI
This quick scampi is perfect over pasta or by itself with fresh-squeezed lemon. It serves 2 as a main course and 4 as an appetizer; and it's easy to double for a crowd.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the shrimp on a large disposable pie pan or paper plate and pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Arrange the shrimp so they lay flat and are evenly spaced.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the skillet. When the foaming subsides, raise the heat to high and invert the plate of shrimp over the skillet so the shrimp fall into the pan all at once. Cook the shrimp, without moving them, for 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Turn the shrimp over and cook for 2 minutes more. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl.
- Return the skillet to the heat and pour in the vermouth and lemon juice. Boil the liquid until slightly thickened, about 30 seconds. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir the lemon zest and parsley into the sauce. Pour the sauce over the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.
- Divide the shrimp among plates or arrange on a platter and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 158 milligrams, Sodium 713 milligrams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Protein 16 grams
Tips:
- Choose fresh tilapia fillets: Look for fillets that are firm to the touch and have a mild, briny smell. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Use large shrimp for the scampi stuffing: Large shrimp will give the stuffing a more substantial texture and flavor. Peel and devein the shrimp before cooking.
- Make sure the pico de gallo is fresh and flavorful: Use ripe tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños. Dice the ingredients finely and season the salsa with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Don't overcook the tilapia: Tilapia is a delicate fish that can easily be overcooked. Cook the fillets until they are just opaque in the center, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve the scampi-stuffed tilapia immediately: This dish is best served hot out of the oven. Garnish with additional pico de gallo and a squeeze of lime juice.
Conclusion:
Scampi-stuffed tilapia with pico de gallo is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The tilapia is flaky and moist, the scampi stuffing is flavorful and rich, and the pico de gallo adds a bright and refreshing touch. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table!
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