Crab Stuffed Catfish

It sure is easy to dress up U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish!

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

6 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets (about 6 oz. each)

2 cans (6 oz. each) lump crabmeat, drained and flaked

1 cup Italian-flavored bread crumbs

1 rib celery, finely chopped

2 eggs

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted and divided

1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided

1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat a 9 x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the crabmeat, bread crumbs, celery, eggs, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix well.

3. Place the catfish fillets on a work surface and season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spread the crabmeat stuffing equally down the center of each fillet, roll up, and place seam side down in the baking dish. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle with paprika.

4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately.

Source: The Catfish Institute

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