Scampi stuffed tilapia with pico de gallo is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The tilapia is stuffed with a mixture of shrimp, crab, and vegetables, and then baked to perfection. The pico de gallo adds a fresh and tangy flavor to the dish. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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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.
TILAPIA OR SHRIMP SCAMPI BAKE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Peel, devein, and butterfly the shrimp, leaving the tails on. Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl and toss gently with the olive oil, wine, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Allow to sit at room temperature while you make the butter and garlic mixture. In a small bowl, mash the softened butter with the garlic, shallots, parsley, rosemary, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg yolk, panko, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper until combined. Starting from the outer edge of a 14-inch oval gratin dish, arrange the Tilapia in a single layer dish. Pour the remaining marinade over the Tilapia. Spread the butter mixture evenly over the Tilapia. Bake for 50 minutes until hot and bubbly. If you like the top browned, place under a broiler for 1 minute. Serve with lemon wedges.
GRILLED TILAPIA IN FOIL PACKETS
Steps:
- Season tilapia with salt and pepper. Place olive oil and garlic in a bowl or resealable bag and add seasoned tilapia. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
- Place each tilapia fillet onto its own aluminum foil square. Use the fish to smear the tin foil with olive oil. Spoon diced tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno evenly over fillets. Top with bell pepper and cilantro. Fold packets up like envelopes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cook fillets on the preheated grill until easily flaked with a fork, about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 249.9 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
Tips:
- Choose the freshest tilapia you can find. Fresh tilapia should have a mild, sweet flavor and a firm, white flesh. Avoid tilapia that is slimy or has a strong fishy smell.
- Use a variety of seafood in your scampi stuffing. Shrimp, scallops, and crab are all popular choices, but you can also use lobster, mussels, or clams. Just be sure to cook the seafood thoroughly before stuffing the tilapia.
- Don't overstuff the tilapia. The stuffing should be light and fluffy, not dense and packed. If you overstuff the tilapia, it will be difficult to cook evenly.
- Bake the tilapia at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy crust on the outside of the fish and cook the stuffing through. Bake the tilapia for about 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the stuffing is heated.
- Serve the tilapia immediately. Scampi stuffed tilapia is best served hot, with a dollop of tartar sauce or lemon butter.
Conclusion:
Scampi stuffed tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The tilapia is flaky and mild, while the scampi stuffing is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of the sea.
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