Stuffed and Rolled Fish Fillets: A Delightful Luncheon Dish
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 fish fillets
These delectable stuffed and rolled fish fillets make a wonderful addition to any luncheon, pairing beautifully with wild rice or a fresh garden salad. This recipe yields four perfectly portioned fillets, and the quantities can be doubled if you’re serving a larger group. 🌟
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 🧅
- 1/4 cup butter 🧈
- 4 teaspoons poultry seasoning 🌿
- 1 cup bread crumbs 🍞
- 1 cup mayonnaise 🥄
- 4 fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or haddock) 🐟
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will ensure your fish fillets cook evenly and turn out perfectly tender.
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Prepare Muffin Tins: Lightly grease four muffin tins or custard cups with butter or cooking spray. This will help prevent the fillets from sticking and make cleanup easier.
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Sauté Onion: In a medium-sized frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it becomes tender and translucent, but be careful not to let it brown. This step will infuse your stuffing with a delicious, savory flavor.
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Prepare Stuffing Mixture: Stir the poultry seasoning into the sautéed onions, then mix in the bread crumbs until they are well-coated with the butter and seasoning. Next, blend in 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to create a cohesive stuffing mixture that will hold together nicely inside the fish fillets.
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Prepare Fish Fillets: Slice the fish fillets into uniform strips, approximately 1-1/2 inches by 8 inches. This size will help ensure even cooking and make it easier to roll them up.
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Stuff and Roll: Spread a generous amount of the prepared bread stuffing mixture over each fish strip. Carefully roll each fillet up like a jelly roll, ensuring the stuffing stays inside as you go.
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Arrange in Molds: Place each rolled fish fillet into the greased muffin tins or custard cups. If using custard cups, you may want to set them in a shallow baking pan to catch any drips and ensure even cooking.
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Bake: Put the muffin tins or custard cups in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. The fish should be cooked through, and the tops should start to turn golden brown.
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Add Final Touch: Remove the fillets from the oven and divide any remaining mayonnaise evenly over the tops of each fillet. This step adds a creamy finish and helps the tops crisp up beautifully.
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Finish Baking: Return the fillets to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes. The final result should be perfectly baked fillets with a golden-brown crust and tender, flavorful stuffing.
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Serve: Carefully remove the fillets from the muffin tins or custard cups. Serve hot, with a side of wild rice or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Enjoy your stuffed and rolled fish fillets—a delightful and elegant dish that’s sure to impress your guests and add a touch of gourmet to your next luncheon! 🥂✨
Note: The nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the exact ingredients and portion sizes used.
