Best Shrimp Stuffed Fish Recipes

FLOUNDER (OR OTHER WHITE FISH) STUFFED WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil; add 1/2 lb shrimp, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well and immediately rinse with cold water. Chill. When cool, peel and devein. Chop shrimp.
• Combine the chopped shrimp, butter, cream cheese, blue cheese, lemon juice, minced onion, cilantro, and pepper; mix well. Spread 1/4 of the shrimp mixture evenly over each fillet; roll up fillets, and place seam side down, in a lightly greased 8-inch baking dish. Pour wine over the fillets. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Place stuffed fillets on individual serving plates. Spoon pan juices over fillets. Garnish, if desired.

SHRIMP AND CRAB STUFFED FISH

Steps:

• Saute the onion, green pepper, and garlic in 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender. Remove from heat.
• Stir in the crabmeat, shrimp, breadcrumbs, parsley, chives, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Cut a slit in the middle of each fish fillet, being careful not to cut all the way through the fillet. Brush the cavity with 2 tbsp melted butter; spoon the reserved crabmeat stuffing evenly into the fish.
• Place fish in an shallow 3-quart baking dish that has been sprayed lightly with cooking spray; cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
• Uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. (Thinner fillets will require less time) Serve immediately.

SHRIMP STUFFED FISH

Steps:

• 1. Throughly combine 1 t. salt,1 t. white pepper,3/4 t. cayenne,3/4 t. black pepper,1/2 t. onion powder and 1/4 t. dried thyme leaves.
• 2. Place the margarine in a large skillet over high heat when half melted,add the onions,celery and bell peppers;sauté about 4 minutes,stirring occasionally. Add the seasoning mix,green onions and garlic;cook about 3 minutes,stirring occasionally. Add shrimp,crawfish and continue cooking 5-7 minutes,stirring infrequently(let sediment coat bottom of pan,then scrape bottom well) Add 1/2 c breadcrumbs;stir well then let cook,without stirring until mixture sticks,about 1 minute. Stir and scrape bottom well,then add the butter and stir well and continue cooking until butter melts,stirring and scraping continuously,stir in the remaining bread crumbs and remove from heat;cool slightly. Add 1 egg,beaten with the Parmesan;add to mixture in skillet,mixing well. Transfer to a shallow pan and refrigerate until well chilled.
• 3. Sprinkle the inside surfaces of the fish with salt and pepper. Combine the milk and the remaining egg,in a loaf pan. In a 13x9 inch pan,combine the seasoned flour ingredients,mixing well.
• 4. Stuff each fish with 1/2 c cold stuffing;close fish and refrigerate until well chilled. In a large skillet,heat 1/2 inch oil to 350 degrees.Dredge the fish in the seasoned fish ;then soak in the milk mixture. Just before frying,dredge again in the seasoned flour,fry the fish in the hot oil,first with the fish stuffing side down, so the exposed stuffing fries;as soon as the stuffing side is crisp,fry each side of the fish until golden brown,about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a large baking pan and bake at 350 degrees until stuffing is heated through,about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

FISH HOUSE BAKED STUFFED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Stuffing: Place butter, wine, sherry, spices, and garlic in a saucepan, bring to a boil, remove from heat, stir in green onion and let cool.
• Place celery, onion, Parmesan, croutons and crab in a large bowl, add butter-wine mixture and mix well.
• To assemble: Place 6 shrimp on the bottom of 4 greased flat bottomed baking dishes or 4 separate areas of a cookie sheet.
• Divide stuffing into 4 portions, place on top of shrimp and pat down evenly over shrimp.
• Top each serving with 1/4 cup white wine and 1 tsp melted butter.
• Bake 5 minutes.
• Remove pan from oven, combine the cheeses and sprinkle over each serving.
• Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

LETTUCE LEAVES STUFFED WITH FISH AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Pick over spinach to remove tough stems and blemished leaves.
• Bring quantity of water to boil and add spinach. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Drain well and when cool enough to handle squeeze to remove excess liquid. There should be slightly less than 1/2 cup.
• Drop lettuce leaves into boiling water and stir down gently until all are immersed. Let simmer minute or two or until leaves are wilted. Drain. Arrange on kitchen towel to dry briefly. Cut away small portion of tough center section at stems.
• Put clams into small saucepan and add wine. Cover and bring to boil. Let simmer until clams are opened.
• Cut fish fillet lengthwise in half. Lightly score on each side using sharp knife. Cut halves diagonally into one-inch-wide pieces. Set aside.
• Cut shrimp in half crosswise. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter in skillet and add scallions and garlic. Cook briefly, stirring, without browning. Add fish and shrimp and cook, stirring gently. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove 5 clams from shells and add to fish and shrimp. Leave remaining clams on half shell and set aside.
• Put spinach in food processor or blender and add 1/4 cup of fish stock. Blend thoroughly. Add remaining stock and 1/4 cup of cream and blend. Pour mixture into saucepan and add remaining cream. Bring to boil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Open lettuce leaves and fill centers with fish mixture. Fold leaves over gently to make neat packages.
• Butter baking dish large enough to hold packages in one layer. Arrange close together.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet and add turnip, celery and carrot. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes.
• Pour spinach sauce over filled lettuce leaves. Drain julienne vegetable strips and sprinkle over lettuce leaves. Arrange clams on half shell on top, shell side down.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cover the dish with foil and bake until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes. Do not overcook or fish and seafood will dry out.