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Crab Stuffed Whitefish

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A delightful blend of fresh white fish and creamy crab filling, perfect for special occasions or family dinners.


Ingredients

  • 2 pounds white fish
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces crab meat (fresh or imitation)
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or to taste)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic chives, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or juice from one lemon)


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 190 degrees C (375 F).
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until they soften and caramelize slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the crab meat and cream cheese, and season with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let cool slightly.
  5. Lay each fish fillet skin-side down on a clean surface. Remove bones and skin.
  6. Spoon a thick layer of the crab mixture over each fillet.
  7. Roll each fillet tightly, seam side down, and place in a greased baking pan.
  8. Mix melted butter with lemon juice and drizzle over the tops.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork, drizzling pan drippings over the rolls every 10 minutes to keep them moist.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges.

Notes

Choose the freshest fish possible and adjust the Old Bay seasoning to your taste. Pair with lemon wedges for added brightness.