Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Stuffed Catfish with Spinach, a flavorful dish that combines tender catfish fillets filled with a creamy spinach mixture, baked to perfection with a crispy breadcrumb topping.
Ingredients
Catfish Fillets:
- 4 catfish fillets
Spinach Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Breadcrumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For Serving:
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Sauté Spinach: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Prepare Filling: Remove from heat and mix in cream cheese, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and zest.
- Stuff Catfish: Cut a slit in each fillet to form a pocket. Fill each pocket with spinach mixture.
- Add Topping: Combine breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle over fillets.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until fish flakes easily.
- Serve: Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can swap catfish with tilapia or cod.
- Enhance the filling with sun-dried tomatoes or sautéed mushrooms.
- Pair with rice pilaf, roasted potatoes, or a green salad.
