Special AND Simple: Crab Stuffed Tilapia

September 16, 2013

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When those special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas, Easter, or New Years come around, why not enjoy a dish that's special, delicious, but also healthy? Even if your family members aren't fish-lovers, they will ask for seconds with this dish! (Hint: for a healthy side with this, serve up some brown rice or a small salad!)

Filling
½ cup lump crab meat
5 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup pepper-jack cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pinch dill
Salt and pepper to taste

Fish
4 talapia (can substitute flounder) fillets, thawed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon dill
salt and pepper to taste

Mix together all filling ingredients. Cut a slit into the center of fish, making a pocket for the filling. Fill each pocket with 1/4 of the filling. Brush fish with melted butter. Sprinkle paprika, salt,...
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Nutritions

Calories
563

Sodium
640mg
26% DV

Fat
31g
48% DV

Protein
22g
45% DV

Carbs
49g
16% DV

Fiber
5g
21% DV