This stuffed catfish dish is a delightful combination of tender catfish fillets, succulent shrimp, creamy cheese, and fresh spinach. It’s a gourmet meal that’s surprisingly easy to prepare and perfect for any special occasion or a delightful weeknight dinner. Let’s dive into the details to create this mouthwatering dish!
Ingredients
For the Catfish and Stuffing:
- Catfish fillets: 4 large
- Shrimp: 1/2 pound (225g), peeled, deveined, and chopped
- Fresh spinach: 2 cups, chopped
- Cream cheese: 4 ounces (113g), softened
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: 1 cup (100g)
- Parmesan cheese: 1/4 cup (25g), grated
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Onion: 1 small, finely chopped
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and black pepper: To taste
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon: 1, sliced (for garnish)
For the Sauce:
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- White wine: 1/4 cup (60ml) (optional)
- Chicken broth: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Heavy cream: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
Equipment
- Large skillet: For cooking the stuffing.
- Baking dish: For baking the catfish.
- Mixing bowl: For combining the stuffing ingredients.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately.
- Spatula: For stirring the stuffing.
- Knife and cutting board: For chopping ingredients.