- 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat – drained, flaked and cartilage removed
- 3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- dash cayenne pepper
- 2 (6 ounce) fillets catfish or whitefish fillets
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cut each fillet in half widthwise; place two halves in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Press crab mixture onto fillets; top with remaining halves. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 22-26 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.