Crab-Stuffed Fish Fillets

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  • 6
  • 15 mins
  • 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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.

2. 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. Drizzle with remaining melted butter.

3. Cover and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more until fish flakes easily.