Stuffed Fried Fish W/ Crab Meat Recipe
Delicate fish fillets stuffed with savory crab meat, seasoned and fried to a crispy golden perfection.
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Ingredients
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Stuffed Fried Fish Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Crab Filling
In a bowl, mix together crab meat, cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 2
Stuff the Fish
Take each fish fillet and place a generous spoonful of the crab mixture in the center. Fold the fillet over to encase the filling and secure the edges with toothpicks if necessary.
- 3
- 4
Bread the Fish
Dredge each stuffed fillet in flour, then dip in the beaten egg, and finally coat evenly with bread crumbs.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 6
Fry the Fish
Carefully place the breaded fish fillets in the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried fish from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with lemon wedges or your choice of dipping sauce.