Creamy Crab Topped Tilapia Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this healthy and delicious Creamy Crab-Topped Tilapia recipe! A lighter twist on a family favorite, this dish features flaky tilapia fillets topped with a creamy, cheesy crab mixture. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's perfect served with rice and your favorite steamed vegetables. Get ready for a burst of flavor in every bite!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 345.9 kcal
Protein 76g
Rating 4.1 (11 Reviews)
Creamy Crab Topped Tilapia

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Creamy Crab Topped Tilapia

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How to Make Creamy Crab Topped Tilapia

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place tilapia fillets (4, 6-ounce fillets) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt.
  3. Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the fish is almost cooked through.
  4. While the tilapia bakes, prepare the crab mixture: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of lump crab meat, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix gently.
  5. Remove the tilapia from the oven. Top each fillet evenly with the crab mixture.
  6. Turn the oven to broil.
  7. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and lightly browned. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  8. Serve immediately with rice and your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

21g

Carbs

2g