Best 12 Stuffing For Fish Recipes

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Cooking a flavorful and delectable stuffing for fish is an art form that can elevate the taste and texture of your seafood dishes. Whether you prefer a classic bread-based stuffing or a more creative and flavorful variation, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect stuffing for your next fish dish. From selecting the right ingredients and preparing them properly to combining them in a harmonious blend, we'll provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to create a stuffing that will complement the delicate flavors of your fish and leave your taste buds tantalized.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

FISH FILLETS WITH STUFFING



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Donna Smith of Victor, New York offers a delicious microwave entree. "The fish is moist and the stuffing adds crunch." -Donna Smith, Victor, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 to 3 pounds fish fillets (cod, whitefish, haddock, etc.)
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients and mix well. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. microwave-safe dish, arrange the fillets with stuffing between them. Moisten paper towels with water; place over fish. Cook 9-11 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, rotating dish occasionally. Sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

STUFFED FISH FILLETS



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These fillets are bursting with fresh vegetables. "I discovered this memorable recipe 40 years ago in college," relates Mildred Doucette from Sun City West, Arizona. "It's remained a staple at our house."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 small carrots, shredded
1 small onion, minced
5 tablespoons butter, divided
4 slices bread, cubed
3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 small cucumber, chopped
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 sole or orange roughy fillets (4 ounces)
1/8 teaspoon paprika
8 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots and onion in 3 tablespoons of butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in bread cubes, tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumber, 1 teaspoon salt, dill and pepper., Place four fillets in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top each with 1 cup stuffing and another fillet. Sprinkle with paprika and remaining salt. Dot with remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Cut in half; serve with lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 798mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED STUFFED FISH FILLET



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Try these stuffed fish fillets baked in muffin tins. The fresh breadcrumb stuffing is flavored with chopped celery, sage, and butter.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 to 2 pounds thin fish fillets, such as flounder, sole, or tilapia
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
6 tablespoons butter , melted
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
4 cups dry bread, cut or torn into 1/4-inch pieces
6 teaspoons butter
Chopped parsley , for garnish
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Cut fish into strips.
  • Generously grease a muffin tin .
  • Line prepared muffin cups with fish strips.
  • Sprinkle lightly with salt.
  • In a small skillet, sauté onion and celery in 6 tablespoons of butter until just tender.
  • Combine vegetable and butter mixture with salt, ground black pepper, sage, and bread pieces. Add a little hot water if stuffing seems too dry.
  • Spoon stuffing into each fish-lined muffin cup.
  • Dot the top of each stuffing center with about a 1/2 teaspoon of butter.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 183 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 645 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

STUFFED FISH FILLETS



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This fish dish is simple enough to please picky eaters but has enough splashes of flavor to appease fish a-fish-ionados.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Savory Herbs Stuffing Mix
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine or butter, divided
6 flounder fillets (4 oz. each)
2 Tbsp. lemon juice, divided
1/4 tsp. paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare stuffing mix with the water and 3 Tbsp. of the margarine as directed on package.
  • Sprinkle fish evenly with 1 Tbsp. of the lemon juice. Spoon 1/3 cup of the prepared stuffing onto each fillet; roll up loosely to enclose stuffing, starting at one of the short ends. Place, seam-sides down, in greased baking dish; spoon remaining stuffing around roll-ups. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and the paprika; dot with remaining 1 Tbsp. margarine.
  • Bake 20 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 640 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 25 g

SAVANNAH SEAFOOD STUFFING



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This is a seafood stuffing that has been in my family for a while. We have never actually stuffed the bird with this to avoid the turkey having a 'fishy' taste. We tend to like our dressing very moist, but if you prefer a drier stuffing, only use half of the broth.

Provided by TIANA1T

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup margarine
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 pound crabmeat, drained and flaked
½ pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
½ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 (6 ounce) package corn bread stuffing mix
2 tablespoons white sugar, divided
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

Steps:

  • Melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, celery crabmeat and shrimp; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Set aside. In a large bowl, stir together the stuffing, bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Mix in the vegetables and seafood from the skillet. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and as much of the chicken broth as you like. Spoon into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1140.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CRAB STUFFED FISH



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I love this dish I got it off of the T.V years ago and I make it often. I normally use a whitefish of some sort. Tilapia or Flounder are my favorites. I usually serve with rice and steamed vegetable. It's filled with flavor and is pretty easy to make. I could eat the stuffing all by it's self. A lot of times I double the stuffing but it's up to you what you think.

Provided by Gail2293

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can crabmeat, drained & flaked
1/2 cup dry Italian breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 fish fillets (about 2 pounds total)
paprika, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F; coat a 9x13-inch baking dish w/ non stick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet melt 4 T butter over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion & parsley. Sauté until tender. Remove from heat and stir in crabmeat, bread crumbs, lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
  • Spoon crabmeat mixture evenly over the filets. Starting from the small end, roll up each fillet, jelly roll- style. Place the rolls seam side down in baking dish. Melt the remaining butter and drizzle over fillets. Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake for 20 -25 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

WHOLE STUFFED ROAST FISH WITH FENNEL



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This roast fish dish was inspired by Sicily, where the aromatic spices and dried fruit of Arabian cuisine meet with the fresh fish and veg of the Med

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Fish Course, Main course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 fennel bulbs , halved and finely sliced
1 large onion , halved and finely sliced
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil , plus extra for drizzling
2 lemons , 1 zested then juiced, 1 cut into wedges
200g couscous
pinch of saffron threads
250ml chicken or vegetable stock
2 larger or 4 smaller whole fish , cleaned and scaled (we used Anglesey sea bass)
small pack dill , finely chopped
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
250g baby plum tomatoes , halved
1 tbsp currants

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the fennel and onion in a large roasting tin and toss with 2 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice and plenty of seasoning. Roast for 20 mins until almost tender and starting to caramelise. Meanwhile, put the couscous in a medium bowl. Mix the saffron and hot stock, pour over the couscous and cover with cling film.
  • Rinse the fish with cold water inside and out, then pat dry. Slash deeply on both sides and season with salt, pepper and a pinch of the lemon zest. After 10 mins soaking, fluff up the couscous with a fork and add 2 tbsp lemon juice, the remaining zest, the dill, 1 tbsp pine nuts and seasoning to taste. Stuff the couscous into the cavity of each fish, reserving any leftover couscous for later.
  • Stir the tomatoes and currants into the tin. Sit the fish on top and roast for about 30 mins, depending on its size. Look for juices running from the slashes in the flesh. Tug gently on the back fin - if it comes away easily, the fish is cooked.
  • 4 Scatter with the rest of the pine nuts, then serve from the tin, with lemon wedges for squeezing over. Serve one stuffed fish per person, or if you have cooked large fish, gently lift the fillets from the top of the fish first, then turn over and repeat. Share out the couscous stuffing and leftover couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

THE BEST SEAFOOD STUFFED MUSHROOMS



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If you're a stuffed mushroom connoisseur, this is a must try! These practically melt in your mouth and are always a hit when I've served them to family and friends. The filling can also be used to stuff chicken breasts or fish.

Provided by Terri Benson Carroll

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Mushrooms     Stuffed Mushroom Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon Italian bread crumbs
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (6 ounce) can snow crab, drained
1 (4 ounce) can small shrimp, drained
12 large white mushrooms, stems removed
1 cup Italian bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place cream cheese, egg yolk, 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, green onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a mixer. Mix until smooth and evenly blended. Fold in the snow crab and shrimp. Stuff the mushrooms with this mixture, and press into the remaining bread crumbs to coat. Place onto baking sheet stuffing-side-up once coated.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the mushrooms have softened slightly, 12 to 14 minutes. Set oven to Broil, and broil mushrooms for a few minutes until the tops are golden and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 132.4 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 388.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CRAB STUFFED FISH FILLETS



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This truly is so tasty and impresses everyone who has had it. I chop everything and then it comes together easily. I am not sure where I even got this recipe it has been so long. I have used haddock, cod, flounder and orange roughy and they all were great with this recipe.

Provided by jellyko

Categories     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 stalk chopped celery
3 chopped green onions
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 lb fresh crabmeat
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 slightly beaten egg
6 fish fillets (4 oz each)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 chopped plum tomato
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Cook celery, green onions and garlic in hot oil over medium heat until tender.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add crabmeat and all else except fish and melted butter.
  • Brush fish with melted butter.
  • Spoon 1 heaping tablespoons crab mixture on one half of each fillet.
  • Fold other half over top (can toothpick).
  • Place in 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Spoon remaining crab mixture over each stuffed fillet and drizzle with remaining melted butter.
  • Cover and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake 10 minutes more until fish flakes easily.

CARIBBEAN STUFFED RED SNAPPER



Caribbean Stuffed Red Snapper image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (3 to 4 pound) whole red snapper, scaled and gutted
1 lime, quartered
Salt, for rubbing the fish
2 cups bread crumbs
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
4 tablespoons chopped chives
4 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 small onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 small lime, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried sweet marjoram

Steps:

  • Wash the fish and rub inside and out with the quartered lime and salt. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes. Wipe off the lime juice and salt. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F or prepare the barbeque grill.
  • Combine all the stuffing ingredients and fill the cavity of the snapper. Bake or grill the fish until the flesh is opaque, allowing about 10 minutes per pound. Do not overcook.

HERB-STUFFED WHOLE FISH



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"This dish is one of my favorites because it looks like a work of art," says Amanda.

Provided by Amanda Freitag

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 branzino or dorade, scaled and gutted (look for 12- to 14-ounce fish)
Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper
2 lemons, cut crosswise into paper-thin rounds
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 bunch fresh oregano
1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 12-inch skewers
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Place a large oven-safe saute pan or baking sheet on the lower rack of the oven to preheat.
  • Season the belly cavity of the fish with salt and pepper. Place 2 or 3 lemon slices and a few sprigs each of thyme, oregano and parsley into the cavity of each fish. Really, just fill the cavities with all the lemon and herbs that will fit.
  • Now for the fun part! Close the cavity of each fish by "sewing" a skewer through the skin: Hold the skin together, tucking in the herbs, and weave the skewer up and down through the skin to seal the cavity. The skewer stays in while the fish is cooking. Season the outside of the fish with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Divide the olive oil among the 4 fish and use your fingers to rub it on, coating them well on all sides.
  • Carefully remove the preheated pan from the oven and gently place the fish in it. There should be a searing noise -- that means you're doing it right! Return the pan to the oven and roast the fish for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the fish from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Carefully remove the skewers and place the fish (herbs and all) on large plates for serving. Since these are whole fish, be mindful of the bones as you eat, and advise your guests to be careful as well.

BAKED FISH WITH CLAM STUFFING



Baked fish with clam stuffing image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, project, sauces and gravies, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 three-pound fish (such as striped bass or red snapper), cleaned with gills removed but head and tail left on
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
12 large cherrystone clams, approximately
9 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup finely chopped onion, about 1/4 pound
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped, fresh thyme, or 1/4 teaspoon dried
1 1/2 cups finely chopped mushrooms, about 1/4 pound
1 cup fine, fresh bread crumbs
1 whole egg, lightly beaten
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Sprinkle fish inside and out with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Open the clams. There should be about one cup of shucked clams and one cup of clam juice. Put the clams on a flat surface and chop coarsely. Set aside the chopped clams and the juice.
  • Heat two tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan, and add the onion, shallots, garlic, celery, green pepper, thyme and mushrooms. Cook, stirring, about five minutes. Do not burn.
  • Add the clams, bread crumbs and beaten egg. Add salt and a generous grinding of black pepper.
  • Place the fish on a sizable length of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Open up the cavity of the fish and stuff with the clam mixture. It will be quite full. Dot the top of the fish with two tablespoons of butter. Fold the foil over to contain the stuffing and keep it in place.
  • Rub the bottom of a baking dish, large enough to hold the fish comfortably, with three tablespoons of butter. Add the fish. Pour the reserved clam juice and half of the wine around the fish, and place the dish on top of the stove. Bring the liquid to the boil. Place the dish in the oven and bake 30 minutes. Open up the foil. Pour the remaining wine into the pan and continue baking 45 minutes.
  • Transfer the fish to a warm platter. Remove and discard the foil. Cover the fish with a clean sheet of foil to keep it warm.
  • Place the baking dish on top of the stove and bring the liquid to the boil. Add the cream and stir. Pour and scrape this mixture into a saucepan, and bring it to a rolling boil. Swirl in the remaining two tablespoons of butter.
  • Remove the top skin of the fish, leaving the skin on the head for decorative purposes. Pour the sauce over the fish and sprinkle with parsley. Serve the stuffing with portions of the fish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 609, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 57 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 1019 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Fish: Select firm-fleshed fish like salmon, cod, tilapia, or trout that can withstand the cooking process without falling apart.
  • Use Fresh Herbs and Vegetables: Incorporate aromatic herbs like parsley, thyme, dill, or chives to add freshness and flavor to the stuffing. Vegetables like bell peppers, onions, celery, and carrots provide texture and sweetness.
  • Season Wisely: Don't be afraid to season your stuffing liberally. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to create a flavorful base.
  • Bind the Stuffing: Use ingredients like breadcrumbs, cooked rice, or quinoa to bind the stuffing together and prevent it from becoming too loose or crumbly.
  • Stuff the Fish Properly: Stuff the fish cavity loosely to allow for expansion during cooking. Avoid overstuffing, as this can cause the fish to burst open.
  • Cook the Fish Thoroughly: Ensure the fish is cooked through by using a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The recommended internal temperature for fish is 145°F (63°C).

Conclusion:

With careful selection of ingredients, skillful preparation, and attention to detail, you can create a delicious and satisfying fish stuffing that elevates your dish to a culinary masterpiece. Experiment with different flavors, herbs, and vegetables to discover your unique stuffing recipe that complements your favorite fish. Whether you prefer a classic breadcrumb stuffing, a savory vegetable medley, or a tangy citrus twist, the possibilities are endless. So, embark on this culinary journey, explore the art of fish stuffing, and delight your taste buds with every bite.

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