Tilapia is a versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways, but one of the most delicious is to pair it with a creamy shrimp crab white wine sauce. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal, and it's sure to impress your family and friends. The creamy sauce is made with a combination of white wine, heavy cream, and butter, and it's loaded with shrimp, crab, and vegetables. The tilapia is cooked in the sauce until it's flaky and tender, and the whole dish is served over a bed of rice or pasta.
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TILAPIA WITH A CREAMY SHRIMP & CRAB WHITE WINE SAUCE
This is a really elegant dish, but really simple. An easy 1 pot sauce, simply pan seared tilapia and served over rice pilaf and a fresh vegetable for a side and you have a very quick easy dinner. I have served this many times for dinner parties and everyone loves it.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Sauces
Time 30m
Yield 4 Fish Servings, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Optional Rice -- If you decide to serve this dish over the rice you should start the rice first as the fish and sauce don't take much time to make. Just follow package directions for whatever type of rice you are using. When the rice is finished cooking, toss in the lemon zest, fresh scallions and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauce -- In a small sauce pan, add the flour and just a little white wine and whisk well to combine the two. Then add the remaining white wine and bring to medium heat. Then add in the salt, pepper and cream and bring to a medium boil, cook just a minute and then reduce to medium low and let it simmer. The cream will naturally thicken as it simmers on low heat. You will add the shrimp and crab later. You want the sauce to simmer at least 5-7 minutes. This is just enough time to cook the fish.
- Fish -- Make sure your fish is NOT icy cold; it doesn't have to be room temperature, but just not right out of the refrigerator. Season each side of the fish well with salt and pepper. In a medium saute pan, I prefer non stick for this, add the butter and oil and bring to medium high heat. Saute the fish on each side until golden brown. Try not to move the fish once you put it in the pan until the first side is golden brown. Cooking time will vary depending on the type of fish and thickness. Tilapia takes just 2-3 minutes on the first side and even quicker on the second side.
- Sauce -- When you start the fish is a good time to add the shrimp and crab to your sauce. Bring the sauce back up to medium heat and add the shrimp. Cook just 1-2 minutes and then stir in the crab. Don't stir too much, you don't want to break up the crab. Add the lemon juice, zest, parsley and dill and then turn off the heat -- the sauce is done.
- Serve -- For each plate, add 3/4-1 cup of the rice, top with one of the fish fillets and top with the sauce. Garnish with a fresh lemon slice. ENJOY!
PAN SEARED TILAPIA IN WHITE WINE LEMON SAUCE RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by á-30688
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the tilapia fillet in half so you have two smaller pieces. Make sure to really pat the fish down with the paper towel so that you get a really good sear. It should be relatively dry to the touch (or as dry as possible for a fish to be.) Dredge the two pieces lightly in the flour and shake off the rest. It should just be a thin white dusting of flour. Now season each side with seasoning salt and put to the side. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and place the fish in. Season the fish with the sea salt and sear on both sides until the fish develops a nice brown color and is white in the center. Now splash in the white wine and the butter and stir around. The sauce will thicken very quickly due to the fish being dusted in the flour. Remove the fish from the pan, pour sauce over fish, and squeeze with some lemon for a burst of freshness. I served my fish with a salad made of arugula, red onion sliced thinly, and some toasted almonds. I whipped up a quick vinaigrette (balsamic vinegar, olive oil, chopped garlic, salt and pepper). This recipe is super healthy and extra delicious.
TILAPIA WITH CREAMY SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the tilapia fillets on the sheet, and coat them lightly with cooking spray. Spoon the melted margarine over each fillet, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Season with lemon pepper and 2 tablespoons of dill.
- Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- While the fish is baking, combine the cream cheese, 5 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of dill in a small bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute and 10 seconds, then stir to blend.
- Place fillets onto serving plates, and spoon sauce around them in a decorative fashion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 480.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
STEAMED TILAPIA IN WINE SAUCE
I developed this recipe while working at a local winery. Fast and easy to prepare, it became an instant classic at my house. I use a lively dry pear wine in the sauce and recommend avoiding those that are sweet or semi-sweet. -Tenneille Brewer, Fayette, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle fillets with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place each fillet on 1 side of a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 18x12-in. rectangle). Top with peas, chives and butter. Drizzle with wine; sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper. Fold foil around fish and peas, sealing tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Spoon juices over fish and peas. If desired, top with additional minced chives. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BLACKENED TILAPIA WITH SHRIMP IN MORNAY WINE SAUCE
Warning: this is not a calorie friendly recipe but rather something that all of your friends will talk about. It is a great 5 star recipe that you will like to impress everyone with. Suggestion: Serve the fish with some roasted fingerling potatoes and asparagus as a side dish. Pictures to follow.
Provided by Nadia Melkowits
Categories European
Time 25m
Yield 1 fish, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season the fish with blackening seasoning on both sides.
- Heat a cast iron pan and spray with a non stick spray.
- Once pan is hot enough sear each side for about 2 minute.
- In another large sauté pan, melt the butter and sauté fresh garlic over medium heat. When garlic is soft but not brown, add heavy cream, shrimp and the Dijon mustard.
- When the shrimp are cooked, add Boursin cheese and wine. Let the sauce thicken. Season with salt and pepper and the lemon juice.
- Plate the tilapia, adding minced parsley to the sauce just before serving. Spoon sauce over half of the fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.1, Fat 53.7, SaturatedFat 33, Cholesterol 257.4, Sodium 532.9, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.7, Protein 11.7
Tips:
- Use fresh seafood. The fresher the seafood, the better the dish will taste. If you can, buy your seafood from a reputable fishmonger or seafood market.
- Cook the seafood properly. Tilapia is a delicate fish, so it's important to cook it gently. Overcooking will make the fish tough and dry.
- Use a good quality white wine. The white wine in this recipe should be dry and crisp. A Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio would be a good choice.
- Don't overcook the sauce. The sauce should be cooked until it is thickened and creamy, but not too thick. Overcooking will make the sauce curdle.
- Serve the dish immediately. This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The seafood will continue to cook if it sits for too long, so it's important to serve it while it is still hot.
Conclusion:
This tilapia with a creamy shrimp, crab, white wine sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The tilapia is cooked to perfection and the sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to impress your guests.
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