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Crab stuffing is any seafood restaurants ace up the sleeve. It’s easy to make; requiring little more than staple ingredients such as bread crumbs, mayonnaise and egg. But roll it into or dollop it on top of almost any kind of fish filet and you’ve transformed something simple into a dish that feels special occasion-worthy.<\/p>\n
That’s definitely the case with this simple baked seafood dish. Tender and inexpensive tilapia filets get the royal treatment with crab filling. They’re dressed up with some flecks of red from chopped pimiento. Even though it seems like something you’d encounter on a restaurant menu, it’s a simple enough dish that you can put it together for a weeknight dinner or date night at home.<\/p>\n
In a large skillet, saute the 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.<\/p>\n Spread 1\/3 cup crab mixture over fillets. Roll up each from the pointed end; secure with toothpicks.<\/p>\n Place the seam side down in a greased 9-inch square baking pan. Melt the remaining butter; drizzle over fish. Sprinkle with salt and paprika.<\/p>\n Bake, uncovered, at 400\u00b0F until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. This takes 25 to 30 minutes. Discard the toothpicks. Spoon pan juices over fish.<\/p>\n The best way to store leftover crab-stuffed tilapia is to place it in an airtight container and refrigerate it. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat leftovers in the oven or microwave until heated through.<\/p>\n Yes, you can freeze crab-stuffed tilapia once it’s cooked. To freeze it, let it cool completely, remove any toothpicks and wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap. Place it in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight when ready to eat.<\/p>\n It’s not recommended to freeze and defrost raw seafood that has already been frozen and defrosted, as that can impact the texture of the fish and make it mushy.<\/p>\n The best way to reheat crab-stuffed tilapia is in the oven or toaster oven. Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0. Place the tilapia in a baking sheet or dish lined with parchment paper and cover it. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through. This method helps to keep the fish moist and prevents it from drying out.<\/p>\n If you prefer a quicker option, you can also reheat the tilapia in the microwave. However, be careful not to overcook it because it can turn out\u00a0 dry and tough.<\/p>\n Pair the crab-stuffed tilapia with a fresh salad<\/a> like a Greek salad or a Caesar salad or a creamy risotto<\/a> made with white wine and Parmesan cheese.<\/p>\n To determine if your tilapia is cooked through, you can use several methods. The fish should look opaque instead of translucent and if you insert a fork into the thickest part of the fish it should flake easily and without resistance. Another foolproof way to check whether or not it’s cooked through, especially in the center of the roll. Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature and it should reach 145\u00b0.<\/p>\n Yes, this recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets with one small modification. Replace the bread crumbs used can be easily replaced with gluten-free bread or cracker crumbs to make the dish entirely gluten-free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Make a reservation for four at your dining room table. 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I made this last night, but instead of seafood seasoning, I used old bay and more than 1\/4 teaspoon., I also added spinach to my crab mixture, it was very tasty, served along with lemon pepper shrimp over rice and teriyaki asparagus, Delicious","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MargueriteHall"},"reviewBody":"I have used this recipe several times but this Christmas I did it a little different. Instead of rolling the stuffing inside, I left the tilapia flat in the pan and spread the stuffing on top, covering the pan with aluminum foil which prevented the stuffing from burning. The tilapia was flaky and the stuffing perfect. My family prefers this method.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-11-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest6937"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is DELICIOUS! Have made this wonderful recipe for years, and it is a favorite of my husband\u2019s and 10-year-old daughter. I follow the recite to the letter, with the exception of adding A LOT of Old Bay and some fresh garlic. It is so nice, to find a recipe that is not only easy to make, but one that is so elegant and \u201cgourmet.\u201d Everyone for whom I\u2019ve ever made this always raves about it. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this delectable delight!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-05-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GwendolynWiggins"},"reviewBody":"This was delicious except I put the tilapia in water with lemon and let stand while prepping other ingredients. Also used obay seasoning in place of seafood seasoning and doubled the amount. I seasoned the tilapia with nature's seasoning and low sodium seasoning salt before stuffing with crab meat but tilapia would not roll. I also prepared a lemon butter sauce (Browned butter) and drizzled over finished dish. Also, prepared the kale and quinoa salad which made the meal perfect.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sskeels15"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! I used diced jalapeno and red bell pepper instead of celery and pimiento for extra kick. I also increased the Old Bay seasoning since the original amount seemed to lack a little for my taste.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-03-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Skane1965"},"reviewBody":"This was easy and delicious. I made a slight change to the recipe; Instead of rolling the fillet\/ stuffing mixture, I placed 1 3 oz. fillet in the pan, spread 1\/4 of the mixture on it and covered with another 3 oz. fillet.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"christycup"},"reviewBody":"and it is excellent","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"chrissteve"},"reviewBody":"This is a winner. I have served it to guests twice and it has brought rave reviews!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bjsilve0"},"reviewBody":"OMG! I made 1\/2 recipe for just me while my other half was out of town (he does not eat fish). I thought I would eat both. It was two meals it was so filling with a veg. side. I looked forward to the next night it was sooo good. I think even HE will like this and I do plan to make it for him and my friend this weekend. Out of this world!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-05-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PrplMonky5"},"reviewBody":"This was SO delicious! It was just my husband and I, so I cut the entire recipe in half. There was so much filling, I couldn't really \"roll\" the tilapia, more like just fold it over. Didn't matter, this was beyond delicious. I skipped the pimientos because we didn't have any. For the seafood seasoning, I used Old Bay. I added in a little extra to the mixture, then sprinkled a bit on top. Next time I have extra crab, I'm definitely making this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedTrumpet"},"reviewBody":"Outstanding! Definitely restaurant quality. Excellent flavors - this was fabulous. Made it exactly as is - I'm sure there are many little tweaks one can add to adjust to personal preferences, but as this stands it is fabulous and just what I was looking for for the perfect New Years Eve dinner. Thank you so much!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Frankmosher"},"reviewBody":"This \"recipe\" is sadly lacking in my opinion.even if I knew what seafood seasoning was. Two very plain-tasting proteins, tilapia and crab?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Linzluke"},"reviewBody":"I made this for my family when they were visiting from out of town. We all loved it. It was so delicious! Plus, it's so easy. It's really hard to beat a dish that is so yummy and so simple to make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"HELISHA"},"reviewBody":"It was very good. I substituted a saut\u00e9ed red bell pepper for pimientos because I don't care for them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-04-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pamirra"},"reviewBody":"absolutely yummy, the only changes i made were substituting red pepper for the pimento and doubled the old bay","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Tutugirls"},"reviewBody":"Easy to make! Substituted olive oil instead of butter. Yummy ; )","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"justmbeth"},"reviewBody":"I first made this a while back and it is really good. I may have went a bit heavy on the seafood seasoning but otherwise made as written.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-10-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lorihayes"},"reviewBody":"Way too plain. I even added a few extra spices on the fish. Lemon juice lime juice an paprika. Just on the fish for flavor. Let it do an in then added the stuffing. Not enough taste . Needs something I just can't figure out what but I will and next time minus mayo use beef broth like I do in my stuffed flounder with shrimp stuffing. Their almost the same recipe minus the egg and mayo. Replace with broth . I'll retry with additionsI suggest adding flavors if your making this it's really bland. Good carb wise for diabetics but not tasty. They suffer enough if they're doing it right so I don't minus the taste for them . This one's just not good. I gave it 3 stars cause it gave me ideas on how to make it better plus it's not horrible. It could taste bad it doesn't it just needs spices plus the changes I mentioned.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"131549","romance_copy_dek":"A special occasion meal or a weeknight dinner, this crab-stuffed tilapia is a simple yet elegant recipe that is perfect for two.","enhanced_recipe_title":"Crab-Stuffed Tilapia","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 small onion, finely chopped","IngredientText":"1 small onion, finely chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 celery rib, finely chopped","IngredientText":"1 celery rib, finely chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons butter, divided","IngredientText":"1\/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons butter, divided"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup lump crabmeat, drained","IngredientText":"1 cup lump crabmeat, drained"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/3 cup dry bread crumbs","IngredientText":"1\/3 cup dry bread crumbs"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/3 cup mayonnaise","IngredientText":"1\/3 cup mayonnaise"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 large egg, beaten","IngredientText":"1 large egg, beaten"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 tablespoons diced pimientos, drained","IngredientText":"2 tablespoons diced pimientos, drained"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)","IngredientText":"4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon salt","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon salt"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon paprika","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon paprika"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/exps131549_SD2235817C04_22_4bC_RMS.jpg","RecipeId":131549,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Crab-Stuffed Tilapia Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"exps131549_SD2235817C04_22_4bC_RMS.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Linda","Lastname":"Stemen","City":"Monroeville","StateDescription":"Indiana","IsCommunityCook":false,"ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/Recipe\/testkitchenapproved.png","TimeCallout":"Prep: 20 min. 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Step 2: Fill the tilapia<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Add butter and season the tilapia<\/h3>\n
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Step 4: Bake<\/h3>\n
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How to Store Crab-Stuffed Tilapia<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze crab-stuffed tilapia?<\/h3>\n
How do you reheat stuffed tilapia with crab meat?<\/h3>\n
Crab-Stuffed Tilapia <\/strong>Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What goes well with tilapia stuffed with crab meat?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Is this recipe suitable for gluten-free diets?<\/strong><\/h3>\n