Description
Indulge in a savory delight with this Stuffed Catfish with Spinach recipe. Tender catfish fillets filled with a flavorful spinach mixture, baked to perfection, and served with a zesty twist of lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Catfish:
- 4 catfish fillets
Spinach Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Lemon wedges and chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add Spinach: Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Prepare Filling: Stir in breadcrumbs, Parmesan, cream cheese, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until creamy.
- Stuff Catfish: Spoon spinach mixture onto catfish fillets, roll, and secure with toothpicks.
- Bake: Place stuffed fillets in the dish and bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked.
- Serve: Garnish with lemon and parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute catfish with tilapia or flounder.
- Add chopped shrimp or crabmeat for a seafood twist.
- Serve with rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed fillet
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
