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Many, many years ago, back when the ex and I first started dating, we would always go to the same seafood restaurant. I would always order the stuffed “whatever”, cod, sole, salmon, I just love stuffed seafood. The problem with most stuffed seafood is that it contains cheese! 
Cream cheese, Monterrey Jack cheese, probably even Parmesan cheese! Well that just isn’t going to work anymore 🙁 I figured that it was time for me to learn how to make my own. And since company was coming for dinner, that is always the perfect time to try something new…Right?
My friend Cheryl came over for dinner again, we are making it a monthly thing 😉 We had Chicken Scaloppine the first time, and then we had Greek Burgers last month. Now would be the perfect time for a seafood meal! I had no idea how to stuff fish, and I was pretty sure that I usually had stuffed sole. Of course, I cannot buy fresh sole here in Iowa, so I went with Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Cod.
I pulled out my trusty knife, and started cutting how I “thought” it should be done. It worked…sorta. It may not be as pretty as the Stuffed Cod found in restaurants but it tasted just as good!
How to make Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Cod:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine the crab, onion, bell pepper, rice, and shrimp.
Add the mayonnaise, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper.
Stir to thoroughly combine. Set aside.
If cod is in one large filet, cut into 4 equal portions. It has a natural indentation in the center, slice into the flesh to form a pocket. If it falls apart don’t worry, we have toothpicks for that.
Scoop the filling mixture into the center of the cod filets. Use toothpicks to hold sides together if needed.
Place in a baking dish. Place a slice of butter on top of each portion {optional}.
Wrap with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until fish flakes with a fork.
Serve with lemon wedges.
Well, everything tastes good with wine! I am not actually a wine lover. They are usually too dry for me, and I don’t like the “sour” feel. I know that is not the correct terminology, but that’s how it tastes to me. But this bottle was different. This wine was perfect! So perfect, the two of us drank the entire bottle! We were laughing our butts off at the strangest things, but it just made the evening that much more fun 🙂
I tried finding a new bottle of this particular wine, but no luck so far. They do not carry it at the grocery store, and wine.com is completely sold out! Wouldn’t you know it…..I finally find a wine that I like, and I cannot get another bottle of it 🙁 I am pretty sure that we bought this wine in Napa a few years ago, and brought it back with us. Maybe I just need to go back to Napa!!
Did I remember to get a picture of Cheryl? Why NO, I had half a bottle of wine!
More delicious seafood recipes:
Baked Salmon in Parchment with Asparagus Lemon and Dill
Simple Cod with Sauteed Spinach
Enjoy!!
Shrimp & Crab Stuffed Cod
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds fresh cod or sole
- 4 ounces cocktail shrimp
- 6 ounce can crab meat drained
- 1 cup cooked white rice or brown, your choice
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped bell pepper optional
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- sea salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
- unsalted butter optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine the crab, onion, bell pepper, rice, and shrimp.
- Add the mayonnaise, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper.
- Stir to thoroughly combine. Set aside.
- If cod is in one large filet, cut into 4 equal portions. It has a natural indentation in the center, slice into the flesh to form a pocket. If it falls apart don't worry, we have toothpicks for that.
- Scoop the filling mixture into the center of the cod filets. Use toothpicks to hold sides together if needed.
- Place in a baking dish. Top each portion with a slice of butter (optional)
- Wrap with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until fish flakes with a fork.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Hahaha I like that you had a half bottle of wine! Now I have a good recommendation! This dinner looks phenomenal! What a way to spruce up simple old cod!
I am so like you – I love stuffed seafood!!! So yummy! I would have never dreamed of attempting it at home, but I think I might be able to with this recipe! Yay! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
That stuffed cod looks delicious! I’m gonna have to try that. As for the wine, it’s really funny. I’ve been wine tasting at Peju, and I can look into it for you as I don’t live far from Napa. They’re wine is amazing! If you want me to check into it I will!
Lisa, this sounds delicious! If you go back to Napa, I’m going with you! It’s so beautiful there, isn’t it? Thanks for sharing the recipe and pinning! Happy Sunday!
What a great idea! I don’t think I’ve ever had stuffed fish. I love crab and shrimp, though, so this sounds awesome!
Generally not a huge fish fan, but those look really good! Thanks for linking up with MommyCubed this month!
~dawn
That looks amazing! The wine looks delicious too-I wish we could find inexpensive Californian wines here in Australia. I love them! Maybe I need to book a flight to Napa too!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Your recipes always catch my eye. This looks fantastic. Stopping by from Kathy’s. Have a great day.
I don’t make fish often but this sounds good! Thanks for linking up at happywifey.net! I will try to host every Monday 🙂
Lisa, this sounds great & great for summer. Found this on Peek Into My Paradise 🙂
Lori
Whoneedsacape.com
Not Your Average Super Moms!
Glad you found a wine you like… wine and seafood are two of my favorite things… absolutely delicious looking meal. Thank you for sharing it with us on foodie friday.
Great presentation! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #17.
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
This looks like a great meal for company, Lisa! Thanks so much for sharing at All my Bloggy Friends – I can’t wait to see what you share this week!
Mmmmmm 🙂 That cod looks AMAZING! Such a clever idea!Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers!
This looks great, Lisa!! I can’t believe I never thought of using canned crab meat before – I have to try this. 🙂 Pinning right now. Thank you for sharing at Tasty Tuesdays!
Oh my, Lisa!!! This looks delicious. My family loves seafood and fish. This post will be FEATURED on Tasty Thursdays this week. The party goes live tonight!! Thanks, Nichi – The Mandatory Mooch
My first thought was “That’s a lot of fish all together”, but I’ve never had stuffed fish, so what do I know. I would love to try this!! Thanks for coming by Foodie Friday
I realize this recipe is from 2013 but didn’t see if ya found the wine in any of your comments so I just looked up the Peju website and there was your wine for $30 a bottle! Lol!
OMG, I had no idea it was available on their website! Thank you so much Debbie! 🙂