Cheesy veggie stuffed tilapia Recipe

Name: Cheesy veggie stuffed tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 small red, yellow, orange sweet bell peppers, finely chopped; 3 small portabello mushrooms, finely chopped; 4 asparagus, finely chopped; 1 shallot, grated; 2 clove garlic, grated; 1 egg, beaten; 8 oz cream cheese, soften and halved; 1 green onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup shredded parm; 3/4 cup dry stuffing mix; 6 piece tilapia fillets, equally sizes; 1 paprika; 3 tbsp milk; 3 tbsp white wine

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil
3 small red, yellow, orange sweet bell peppers, finely chopped
3 small portabello mushrooms, finely chopped
4 asparagus, finely chopped
1 shallot, grated
2 clove garlic, grated
1 egg, beaten
8 oz cream cheese, soften and halved
1 green onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup shredded parm
3/4 cup dry stuffing mix
6 piece tilapia fillets, equally sizes
1 paprika
3 tbsp milk
3 tbsp white wine

1
Heat oil in LG skillet.
2
Add bell peppers, mushrooms and asparagus to oil.
3
Cook until tender.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Add garlic and shallot.
6
Once fragrant remove from pan, placing in MED/LG bowl.
7
Combine 1/2 cream cheese, beaten egg, parm and green onion until mixed well.
8
Add stuffing and veggie mix to cream cheese mixture.
9
Combining well.
10
Preheat oven to 350.
11
Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray.
12
Place 3 filets on baking sheet.
13
Divide veggie/cheese mixture into 1/3, spreading onto each piece of fish.
14
Top with another piece of fish.
15
Covering stuffing mixture.
16
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and enough paprika to cover entire piece of fish.
17
Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes uncovered OR 30-35 minutes covered with foil, until fish flakes easily with fork.
18
(When the fish is halfway through cooking time) place other half of cream cheese, milk and white wine in sauce pan on MED/L heat.
19
Stir consistently until melted and blended well.
20
Add more milk and wine if needed.
21
Once fish is cooked through place on plate and top with white wine/cheese sauce.
22
Garnish with more paprika, parm and green onions.

429

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 small red, yellow, orange sweet bell peppers, finely chopped, 3 small portabello mushrooms, finely chopped, 4 asparagus, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheesy veggie stuffed tilapia falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cheesy veggie stuffed tilapia

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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