Best 13 Stuffed Tilapia Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy recipe to prepare stuffed tilapia? This versatile fish is a great source of protein and can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you're grilling, baking, or pan-frying, there's a stuffed tilapia recipe out there to suit your taste. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for cooking stuffed tilapia, providing you with step-by-step instructions and tips to ensure your dish turns out perfectly. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this flavorful and nutritious fish!

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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.

CRAB-STUFFED TILAPIA RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Crab-Stuffed Tilapia Recipe - (4.3/5) image

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

STUFFED TILAPIA WITH CRAB MEAT



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Make and share this Stuffed Tilapia With Crab Meat recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Crab

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
1 (6 ounce) can drained and flaked crabmeat
1 small onion
1 celery rib
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 tablespoon cayenne pepper
melted butter
paprika

Steps:

  • Chop the onion into fine pieces.
  • Mince the celery into fine pieces.
  • Saute the onion and celery with butter in a frying pan until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add parsley to the frying pan.
  • Remove the frying pan from the heat and stir in bread crumbs and crab meat, together with lemon juice and cayenne pepper.
  • Grease a 9x13 inch oven pan.
  • Spread the crab meat mixture over the tilapia fillets and roll them up.
  • Place the stuffed tilapia in the greased dish, seam side down.
  • Sprinkle melted butter and paprika powder over the stuffed tilapia.
  • Place the stuffed tilapia in the oven and bake the tilapia rolls at 400°F.
  • The baked tilapia is finished when it is easy to flake the fish with a fork, usually after 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.9, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 32.2, Sodium 364.4, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 6.7

CRISPY BACON WRAPPED STUFFED TILAPIA #RSC



Crispy Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Tilapia #RSC image

Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. I made this recipe for my hubby because he doesn't care much for fish (unless it's breaded and fried). I wanted him to eat a variety of proteins other than just steak and pork, and figured he wouldn't turn down the fish if it had bacon with it. He loved it. ^_^

Provided by canella kumke

Categories     Weeknight

Time 30m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tilapia fillets
4 slices bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
3 tablespoons plain crushed breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch salt
1 lb fresh green beans
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Reynolds Wrap Foil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 1. In a small sauce pan heat the oil. When heated add the onions and fry for 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
  • 2. Add the red peppers, lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, parsley, black pepper and salt. bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
  • 3. While the mixture cooks prepare your baking dish. (I use a disposable aluminum 8x8 in square cake pan because i dont like bacon grease on my good pans) Cut srips of reynolds wrap the size or your baking dish about 6 will be fine. Crinkle the strips of foil and securely place them in the bottom of your dish to make racks.
  • 4. Remove the pepper mixture and process in a food processor (or blender) until smooth.
  • 5. Return the mixture to the pan and stir in the bread crumbs until combined.
  • 6. Spread the mixture evenly among the 4 Tilapia filets and roll them up. Wrap them in bacon using one strip of bacon per filet. If needed secure them in place with toothpicks.
  • 7. Place the filet rolls over the racks to let the grease drain. Cover with reynolds wrap foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • 8. In another baking dish spread the green beans evenly apart and sprinkle the top with pamesan cheese.
  • 9. After the 20 minutes remove the filets and turn on the broiler. Remove the foil cover from the filets. Put the green beand and filets under the broiler and broil until the top of the bacon is crispy. Turn the filets to crisp the bottom side. If the cheese is burning too badly, take out the beans. when both sides f the bacon are crispy, take them out.
  • Serve the tilapia with a big side of green beans and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.3, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 73.4, Sodium 353.5, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 8.7, Protein 32.3

SPINACH AND CREAM CHEESE STUFFED TILAPIA



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I haven't made this recipe yet but am planning on making a few changes due to some situations in my life. I have A LOT of olive dip (green olives blended with cream cheese and garlic powder) and wanted to use it in a recipe. We'll see how it turns out. I'm planning on using fresh spinach also. Should be interesting! :)

Provided by Music lover

Categories     Tilapia

Time 23m

Yield 4 filets, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces tilapia fillets (or other fish)
4 ounces fat free cream cheese
0.5 (8 ounce) can spinach
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pinch salt
1/2 crushed garlic clove
4 Ritz crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F
  • Blend the cream cheese and spinach in a large bowl.
  • Add the garlic, nutmeg, and salt
  • Spray a baking dish with non-stick spray
  • Arrange the fillets on the pan and slice a slit down the fish.
  • Spoon the cream cheese mixture onto the fish, flattening it so that it seeps in the slit (this isnt' TRUE stuffed fish -- a lot will just be spooned over the top)
  • Sprinkle Ritz or bread crumbs over fish
  • Bake for 8 minutes until fish flakes with a fork.
  • *I didn't use all of the cream cheese mixture, so I recommend saving the left over and using it as a spinach dip! My husband loves it on wheat thins or chips! The recipe will actually be closer to 135 calories since you won't use all the mixture most likely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 59, Sodium 299.7, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 28

POTATO ENCRUSTED STUFFED TILAPIA



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I guess I'm going to consider this a Yankee recipe because fish and potatoes are a mainstay along the coast. So glad Susie picked out my favorite ingredients. This has been fun creating recipes. Be sure to use small red potatoes.. russets will not stick.

Provided by CoolMonday

Categories     Tilapia

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 lb tilapia fillet (4 6 oz filets)
12 ounces coconut juice (I used juice) or 12 ounces milk (I used juice)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup carrot, diced
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 (10 ounce) carton frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons white wine (I used Chardonnay)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup chopped shrimp (can be fresh, frozen, cooked)
1 teaspoon powdered coriander
1 teaspoon basil
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
salt and pepper
1 egg (lightly beaten)
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
4 cups mashed red potatoes
6 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper
paprika

Steps:

  • Wash tilapia in cold water and pat dry.
  • Place in a bowl.
  • Pour coconut juice to cover.
  • Cover bowl and refrigerate 2 - 4 hours.
  • STUFFING.
  • Heat Saute pan.
  • Add butter and EVOO.
  • Saute celery, onion, carrot until tender.
  • Add garlic and saute 1 minute.
  • Add wine and reduce for 1 minute.
  • Add lemon juice.
  • Add shrimp and spinach.
  • Continue cooking until shrimp is pink and spinach is hot.
  • Stir in basil, corriander, lemon pepper, salt, pepper.
  • Remove from heat, put in bowl and allow to cool.
  • When cool, blend in egg and breadcrumbs.
  • POTATOES.
  • Wash, peel, cut in half, boil till fork tender.
  • Mash thoroughly.
  • Add milk, butter, salt and pepper to potatoes and whip until smooth.
  • Add more milk if required to be able to spread potato.
  • COMBINING.
  • Spread 1/2 of the stuffing on one filet and cover with another filet.
  • Place on well oiled baking sheet.
  • Spread the top with some of the potato mixture.
  • Turn over and cover the sides and top (like frosting a cake).
  • Do the same with the other filets.
  • Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until potato is slightly brown.

SCAMPI STUFFED TILAPIA WITH PICO DE GALLO #RSC



Scampi Stuffed Tilapia With Pico De Gallo #RSC image

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

1 small white onion, finely chopped
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped (roma or plum works best)
2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 medium lime, juice of
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 lb shrimp (51-60 size)
3 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
2/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 medium fresh lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2-2 lbs fresh tilapia fillets (8 filets)
1/4 cup butter, cut into 12 pats
Reynolds Wrap Foil

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.

CASHEW CRUSTED STUFFED TILAPIA



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This recipe was created for Ready Set Cook 2005. Not only is this dish a beautiful presentation but it is easy to prepare and tastes fabulous. The apricots add a pleasant sweetness to the orzo based stuffing. Serve with broccoli, carrots, asparagus, or sauteed greens.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Tilapia

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tilapia fillets (Sole or Flounder could also be used)
1 egg white
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 lemon
2/3 cup finely chopped cashews (I used the food processor)
2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup cooked orzo pasta
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup chopped dried apricot
1 teaspoon fresh finely chopped basil
1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine all Cashew Crust ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Rinse tilapia and pat dry.
  • Whisk egg white in a small bowl and pour onto a small plate.
  • Lightly flour one side of the tilapia fillets (fish should be covered in a fine dust layer of flour).
  • Dredge floured side of fillet in egg white and then in Cashew Crust mixture.
  • Set coated fillets (crust side up) on waxed paper and let set.
  • Meanwhile, mix all the stuffing ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Carefully turn tilapia fillets over and squeeze lemon juice on fillets.
  • Spread Stuffing evenly over fillet and fold so that the thicker side is on top (Use toothpicks to hold together if your fillets are small).
  • Place in buttered baking dish and replace any crust that was wiped away.
  • Cook at 350 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.5, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 68, Sodium 499.8, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 13.9, Protein 34.1

STUFFED TILAPIA W/ POBLANO CREAM SAUCE



Stuffed Tilapia W/ Poblano Cream Sauce image

This recipe makes great use of tilapia fish. You could also substitute catfish fillets. Easy to throw together recipe.

Provided by Wing-Man

Categories     Tilapia

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 tilapia fillets
2 (10 ounce) cans crabmeat (or crawfish or shrimp)
1/3 cup bell pepper, I used green, red & yellow
1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese
1 -10 1/2 ounce cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup chicken broth or 1/4 cup water
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans green chilies (hot or mild)
1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning (or seasoned salt)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Stuffing:.
  • Combine stuffing ingredients and hand mix well.
  • On a oiled baking sheet or 2 lay out half of the fillets.
  • Place the stuffing on each fillet.
  • Top with remaining fillets and lightly press together.
  • Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning or seasoned salt.
  • Bake at 350F for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Cream Sauce:.
  • Add all cream sauce ingredients in a blender.
  • Puree until smooth.
  • Add other spices if you wish.
  • Serve fish generously topped with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.3, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 181.8, Sodium 1088, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 73.3

STUFFED TILAPIA



Stuffed Tilapia image

This is a meal that when you do some for the house, you can make more, because you have a the clean up only onr time for 3 sets of meals. And they do freeze very well.

Provided by Jim Decker

Categories     Fish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 small pieces of fish, cleaned and blood line removed.
6 oz softened cream cheese
2 Tbsp tarragon
2 oz pimiento
A pinch of cayenne pepper
2 oz sliced mushrooms
A bowl of seasoned flour
A bowl special egg wash 2 eggs, 3 tbsp mayo and 3 tbsp honey mixed well
A bowl panko bread crumbs
A can(s) spray pam.

Steps:

  • 1. By cleaning the blood line, is to cut on a buyass the dark red line in the center of the fish. Mix the stuffing by adding the cream Cheese ,Pimiento, Mushrooms, tarragon, Cayenne pepper, together. Place 4 pieces of fish on a sheet pan, top each fish with some stuffing and place a second piece of fish on toppress firmly to allow the stuffing to settle on the fish. Place the fish in the freezer uptil it becomes firm not frozen. Goll the fish in the seasoned flour, then in the Chefs special egg wash, making sure the flour has all the wash covering it.Then place the wet fish in to the Panko pressing firmly si the Panko sticks. Place them on a sheet pan, and spray the pam well on both sides. Place the sheet pan in a pre set ovenat 350 degrease until the fish turns a light golden brown. Enjoy.

CRAB & ASPARAGUS-STUFFED TILAPIA RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Crab & Asparagus-Stuffed Tilapia Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by davidv

Number Of Ingredients 24

Stuffing:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup red pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup yellow pepper, finely diced
2 Tbsp shallot, minced
1 tsp garlic, minced
1/4 lb thin asparagus, trimmed & sliced into 1/4" pieces
12 saltine crackers, crushed into crumbs
1 Tbsp chives, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lb lump crab meat
Fish:
4 (4-5-oz) tilapia filets
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika

Steps:

  • To prepare the stuffing, heat the oil in a medium-size sauté pan over medium heat. Add the red and yellow peppers, shallot, and the garlic. Sauté until the peppers begin to soften, about 5-8 minutes. Add the asparagus and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the heat and let cool. Place the mixture into a bowl and add the cracker crumbs, chives, basil, parsley, Old Bay, salt, black pepper, and mayonnaise, mixing well. Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break it up too much. Set the stuffing aside. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the tilapia filets flesh-side down on a work surface. Place 1/4 of the crab mixture onto the center of each filet. Pour the white wine, lemon juice, and olive oil into an 8" x 8" baking pan. Roll each fish filet around the stuffing and place them, seam-side down, into the baking pan. Sprinkle each filet with salt, pepper, and paprika, then cover the pan with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Serve the fish with the cooking liquid.

TILAPIA STUFFED WITH CRABMEAT RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Tilapia Stuffed with Crabmeat Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by moddie2bert

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
8 ounces white crab meat, flaked
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 tablespoon cayenne pepper
4 tilapia fillets (approx 6 ozs each)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Sauté onion and celery in the butter until tender. Add parsley and remove from heat. Stir in the bread crumbs, crab meat, lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Spray a casserole dish 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. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the tilapia flakes easily with a fork.

Tips:

  • Choose the right tilapia: Look for farm-raised tilapia that is mild in flavor and has a firm texture. Avoid wild-caught tilapia, as it can be more expensive and have a stronger flavor.
  • Prepare the tilapia: Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Score the skin of the fillets with a sharp knife to help the stuffing adhere.
  • Make the stuffing: There are many different types of stuffing that you can use for tilapia, such as crabmeat stuffing, shrimp stuffing, or vegetable stuffing. Be creative and experiment with different flavors and ingredients.
  • Stuff the tilapia: Place a spoonful of stuffing in the center of each tilapia fillet. Fold the fillets over the stuffing and press the edges together to seal them. You can also secure the fillets with toothpicks.
  • Cook the tilapia: You can cook stuffed tilapia in a variety of ways, such as baking, grilling, or pan-frying. Be sure to cook the tilapia until it is cooked through, which will take about 10-12 minutes per inch of thickness.

Conclusion:

Stuffed tilapia is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a healthy and affordable option that is packed with flavor. With so many different ways to prepare it, there is sure to be a stuffed tilapia recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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