Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Catfish: A Must-Try Recipe

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A delectable dish to consider adding to your culinary repertoire is the Stuffed Catfish. This flavorful recipe combines tender catfish fillets with a tantalizing mixture of cheese, spinach, and shrimp. For those with preferences, the shrimp can easily be substituted with crab meat without compromising the essence of this must-try dish.

Ingredients:

Heartland catfish fillets

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained of water

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons butter

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions:

Combine cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature. Arrange the catfish fillets on a cutting board.

Drizzle them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper, ensuring the seasonings are evenly distributed by gently rubbing them onto the fish.

Slice each fillet in half using a sharp knife. Fill each fillet with a quarter of the spinach mixture.

In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the remaining oil, butter, and lemon juice until sizzling.

Place the catfish fillets in the skillet and sear for approximately 6 minutes. Flip the fillets and baste them with the juices in the pan. Continue cooking for another 6 minutes or until done. Serve the dish hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes