Description
This decadent Stuffed Catfish is filled with a savory mixture of cheese, spinach, and shrimp, then baked to perfection. It’s a deliciously rich seafood dish perfect for special occasions or a gourmet dinner at home!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stuffed Catfish:
- 4 catfish fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for a little crunch)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until just pink. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp and spinach mixture with cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, breadcrumbs (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Lay the catfish fillets flat on a clean surface. Gently spoon the stuffing mixture onto the center of each fillet. Roll the fillets up, securing them with toothpicks if needed.
- Place the stuffed catfish fillets in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the catfish is baking, prepare the lemon butter sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in lemon juice, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper, and whisk until smooth.
- Once the catfish is ready, remove from the oven and drizzle with the lemon butter sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute catfish with other firm white fish fillets such as tilapia or cod.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the lemon butter sauce.
- If you prefer a crunchier topping, you can sprinkle some extra breadcrumbs on top of the stuffed fish before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed catfish fillet
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 150mg