Crab Stuffed Tilapia Po'boy Recipe

Name: Crab Stuffed Tilapia Po'boy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tilapia fillets; salt; fresh ground pepper; 1 loaf French bread, cut into 4 equal 8-inch long portions; 1 tomatoes, sliced thin; 12 red onion, sliced thin; 2 cups lettuce, shredded; 6 ounces crabmeat; 12 lemon, juice of; 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon celery, chopped; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon creole mustard; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt; pepper; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs; 4 teaspoons creole mustard; 4 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons oil; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped fine; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; pepper; salt

Servings: persons

4 tilapia fillets
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 loaf French bread, cut into 4 equal 8-inch long portions
1 tomatoes, sliced thin
12 red onion, sliced thin
2 cups lettuce, shredded
6 ounces crabmeat
12 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon celery, chopped
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon creole mustard
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt
pepper
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
4 teaspoons creole mustard
4 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons oil
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped fine
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
pepper
salt

1
Crab Meat stuffing:.
2
Combine crab meat, onions, bell pepper, celery, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
3
Mix together mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice.
4
Combine with crab meat mixture.
5
Add bread crumbs, mix well.
6
Chill in refrigerator until ready to cook.
7
Remoulade sauce:.
8
Mix Creole mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, cayenne, oil, green onions, and parsley.
9
Salt and pepper to taste.
10
Chill in refrigerator until ready to cook.
11
Tilapia, cooking directions:.
12
Season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper.
13
Heat a small amount of oil (2 - 4 tablespoons) on med high heat.
14
Cook 3 - 5 minutes per side.
15
Crab meat Stuffing, cooking directions:.
16
Divide crag meat stuffing into 4 equal portions and roll into a 'sausage link' type roll.
17
Heat a small amount of oil (2 - 4 tablespoons) on med high heat.
18
Cook 3 - 5 minutes per side, until well browned.
19
Sandwich assembly:.
20
Split each 8 inch long portion of French bread 3/4 through along the length (hot dog bun style).
21
Spread both sides with the Remoulade sauce.
22
Garnish one side with thin sliced tomatoes and the other side with thin sliced red onions and shredded lettuce.
23
Place tilapia fillet in the middle of the bread and place crab meat stuffing on top the tilapia.
24
Serve with slaw and fries.

438

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tilapia fillets, salt, fresh ground pepper, 1 loaf French bread, cut into 4 equal 8-inch long portions, and more.

Yes, Crab Stuffed Tilapia Po'boy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crab Stuffed Tilapia Po'boy

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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