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RWOP Finalist: Tantalizing Tilapia

By: PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese 
"From Real Women of Philadelphia 2010 Finalist Cynthia Price: This Cajun-inspired fish dish pairs tilapia and shrimp with a PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese-based sauce. Spicy and creamy! "

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons blackened seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon gumbo file powder
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun gumbo seasoning mix, divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne), divided
  • 6 tilapia fillets
  • 1 cup butter, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup sliced portobello mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup condensed cream of celery soup
  • 1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 teaspoons parsley flakes, divided
  • 1 pound uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Place 1 tsp. each of blackened seasoning, lemon pepper, garlic powder, gumbo file, cayenne pepper and Cajun gumbo seasoning mix in a bowl; mix.
  2. Season the tilapia by rubbing the seasoning mixture on both sides of the fillets.
  3. Melt 1 stick of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place tilapia in the pan; cook first side. Continue to monitor this pan and turn fish once first side is browned.
  4. Meanwhile, melt remaining stick of butter in second large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped garlic, green onions, mushrooms, cream of celery soup, cream cheese and heavy cream; stir gently to ensure a well-blended sauce.
  5. Once fish is browned on both sides, lower the heat on the pan to keep the fish warm, but not overcooked.
  6. To the cream cheese sauce, add 1 tsp. each of blackened seasoning, cayenne pepper, gumbo seasoning mix and parsley; mix well. Add the shrimp, stirring until the shrimp turns bright pink. Add mozzarella; stir until sauce is well blended.
  7. Place tilapia on a serving platter. Top the tilapia with the creamy sauce. Place 2 tsp. of parsley flakes across the dish for garnish. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 675 | Total Fat: 53.7g | Cholesterol: 315mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2011 by nikki3015   view full review
I have made this twice now and we love it. A little on the spicy side but sooooo good. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2011 by Deb Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Made this tonight.. it was a hit! Awesome recipe.. Not too spicy, just right.. I'm from the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2011 by ChrissyD   view full review
We make this quite often and absolutely love it. We find that it also works with chicken on a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by GINAH1   view full review
Absolutely delicious! Don't let the long list of ingredients stop you from making this one-it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2011 by Momai0715   view full review
I live in florida and have had better fish recipies.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2011 by Cdawn11   view full review
Tastes awesome. Extremely spicy. We will make it again, but for sure without all the red...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2011 by laurenskar   view full review
This is so so so good!!! Once I figure out how to cook the fish just right I can't wait to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2012 by RMetters   view full review
This was amazing, served it for Mother's day and My family loved it, I'm a college student...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by leggs2002   view full review
Even my smallest son loved this dish, and it really was quick and easy. Fantastic dish that...

 

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