This Stuffed Catfish with Cheese, Spinach, and Shrimp is an indulgent Southern-style entrée featuring tender catfish fillets loaded with a creamy, cheesy spinach and shrimp filling. Pan-seared in lemon butter until golden and flaky, this dish is full of savory seafood richness and melt-in-your-mouth textures. A perfect weekend dinner or seafood-lovers’ special occasion meal!
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 Heartland catfish fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup frozen spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for a hint of heat)
- ½ cup cooked shrimp, chopped (or substitute crab meat)
- 3 tbsp olive oil (divided use)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- Juice of ½ lemon
