Crab stuffed fish fillets

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8eachesFilets of sole or other firm-fleshed fish 1-1/2 - 2 lbs.
Melted butter or margarine
½cupShredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar Cheese
¼cupCottage cheese
½cupFlaked crabmeat
2tablespoonsEach minced onion and
¼cupButter,
1tablespoonLemon juice
Paprika
Lemon Butter Sauce ++ Recipe follows minced parsley
¾cupFine bread crumbs
1eachEgg
Salt, garlic powder and black pepper to taste
1tablespoonSherry or white wine.

Directions

FILLING

LEMON BUTTER SAUCE: IN SAUC

Preparation: wipe fish with damp paper toweling. Trim 8 pieces of fish to 6-inch lengths. Cut a 3-inch slit through the center of 4 of the pieces. Set aside. Combine all the ingredients for filling, mixing well. Mound filling along center of 4 uncut fish pieces. Top with the cut pieces, pressing down so the slit opens to reveal the stuffing. Brush melted butter over fish. Sprinkle with paprika.

Place on lightly oiled baking pan. Bake at 375 for about 25 minutes or until fish is cooked. Serve immediately with sauce. Microwave Tips. You may prepare the fish in the microwave oven. Place fish on a safe dish. Cook covered at medium power 9 min. check twice. Let Stand 5 min.

Submitted By PAT STOCKETT On 02-09-95