Crab Stuffed Catfish Recipe

In-Fisherman Online Staff

This Crab Stuffed Catfish Recipe blends two under-the-sea favorites and is sure to impress your dinner party guests

Serves: 6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 to 30 minutes

Ingredients:

6 (6-ounce) catfish fillets
2 (6-ounce) cans lump crabmeat, drained and flaked
1 cup Italian-flavored bread crumbs
1 rib celery, finely chopped
2 eggs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon black pepper, divided
¼ teaspoon paprika

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In medium bowl, combine crabmeat, bread crumbs, celery, eggs, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons melted butter, Worcestershire sauce and ¼ teaspoon of pepper; mix well.

Place catfish fillets on a work surface and season with the remaining ½ teaspoon of pepper. Spread the crabmeat stuffing equally down the center of each fillet, roll up and place seam side down in the baking dish. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle with paprika.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately.

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