Crabmeat-Stuffed Door County Whitefish
Recipe from Midwest Living

Seasoned crabmeat and a marsala sauce combined with whitefish make for an unforgettable dinner entree.


Crabmeat-Stuffed Door County Whitefish


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Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 8  7- to 8-ounce  fresh or frozen skinless whitefish, orange roughy, haddock or red snapper fillets (3 1/3 to 4 pounds total)On Sale
  • 1    recipe for Marsala SauceOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  chopped onionOn Sale
  • 3  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  butterOn Sale
  • 2  cups  sliced fresh mushroomsOn Sale
  • 1  cup  finely chopped red sweet pepperOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  dry white wineOn Sale
  • 3/4  teaspoon  fennel seed, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  dried dillweed, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  dried thyme, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepperOn Sale
  • 2  cups  panko (Japanese bread crumbs) or fine dry bread crumbsOn Sale
  • 1  6-1/2-ounce  can lump crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removedOn Sale
  •     Nonstick cooking sprayOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  butter, meltedOn Sale
  •     Hot cooked long-grain and wild rice pilaf (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Cut each fish fillet in half crosswise. Cover; refrigerate till ready to stuff. Prepare Marsala Sauce. Cover surface with plastic wrap and set aside.
2.
For stuffing: In a large skillet, cook onion and garlic in the 2 tablespoons hot butter till onion is tender. Add mushrooms, red sweet pepper, wine, fennel seed, salt, dillweed, thyme and black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, till most of the liquid has evaporated and vegetables are tender (about 6 minutes). Cool slightly.
3.
In a food processor bowl, place vegetable mixture. Cover and process with several on/off turns till mixture is coarsely chopped. (Don't chop the mixture too finely.)
4.
Transfer the vegetable mixture from the food processor to a large bowl. Add the panko or fine dry bread crumbs and crabmeat. Stir to thoroughly combine. (If the mixture seems a bit dry, add a small amount of water to moisten.)
5.
Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil. Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray. Arrange 8 of the largest pieces of fish on the prepared pan. Spoon about 1/2 cup of stuffing on each piece of fish. For each stack, place one of the smaller pieces of fish on top of the stuffing, skinned side up. (If not baking right away, cover the fish stacks with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 6 hours.) Drizzle each stack with some of the melted butter. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or till instant-read thermometer inserted into stuffing registers 165 degree F and fish flakes easily with a fork. Meanwhile, reheat Marsala Sauce till heated through.
6.
To serve, using a wide spatula, place fish stack on dinner plate. Drizzle with Marsala Sauce. If desired, serve with long-grain and wild rice pilaf. Makes 8 servings.

Marsala Sauce
In a heavy medium saucepan, bring 1 cup Marsala or dry white wine and 2 finely chopped shallots to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, for 7 minutes. Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain mixture, reserving wine and discarding shallots. Return wine to saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, till wine is reduced to 1/2 cup. Add 2 cups whipping cream, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 1/2 teaspoon dried dillweed, crushed, and 1/2 dried thyme, crushed. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently till mixture is reduced to 11/2 cups, stirring constantly. (Watch carefully so it doesn't boil over.) Remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sauce can be made ahead, chilled and reheated when ready to serve. Makes 1-1/2 cups.

Nutrition information
Calories 697, Total Fat 43 g, Saturated Fat 20 g, Cholesterol 240 mg, Sodium 489 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 47 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 55%, Calcium 14%, Iron 9%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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