Best 7 Creamy Spinach Stuffed Flounder Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary art, where we will embark on a journey to discover the secrets of creating a creamy spinach stuffed flounder that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish combines the delicate flavors of flounder with the goodness of spinach, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving for more. Get ready to explore the culinary depths of this classic dish, as we delve into the art of preparing and cooking creamy spinach stuffed flounder, transforming simple ingredients into a masterpiece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY SPINACH STUFFED FLOUNDER



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A mixture of garden vegetable cream cheese and healthy chopped spinach lend rich flavor to these tender fish fillets. You'll have an elegant meal on the table in just over 30 minutes. Bobby Taylor of Michigan City, Indiana shares the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable garden vegetable cream cheese, divided
4 flounder or sole fillets (3 ounces each)
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine spinach and 3/4 cup cream cheese. Spoon onto each fillet; roll up. Place seam side down in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. , In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine milk, lemon juice, salt, pepper and remaining cream cheese. Microwave on high 30-60 seconds; stir until smooth. Spoon over fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BAKED STUFFED FLOUNDER



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for the sweat and for seasoning fillets
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (10-ounce package) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 lemon, zested
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning fillets
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup white wine
10 ounces grated Cheddar
1 1/2 to 2 pounds flounder fillets
3 cups leftover cooked rice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium saute pan over low heat, melt the butter; add the onion and a pinch of salt and sweat until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to cook for another minute. Add the spinach and lemon zest and cook until just heated through. Season with the salt and pepper, add the parsley, and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
  • Place the heavy cream and wine into a saucepan over medium heat. Once the mixture begins to simmer, gradually add the cheese and stir until melted. Set aside and keep warm.
  • If the fillets are large, cut in half. Season each filet on both sides with salt and pepper. Divide the spinach mixture evenly among the fillets and roll the fish around the mixture. Place the rice into a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish and spread evenly. Place each roll on top of the rice, seam side down. Pour over the cheese sauce and place in the oven for 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

STUFFED FLOUNDER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

6 flounder fillets, 9 ounces each
Salt
White pepper
24 ounces Lynnhaven Crab Stuffing, recipe follows
1 cup toasted bread crumbs
Paprika
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup water
Parsley leaves, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for garnish
14 ounces blue crab backfin crabmeat
1 5/8 ounces blue crab claw meat
1 egg, beaten
1 1/4 ounces high quality mayonnaise, by volume
3/8-ounce apple cider vinegar
1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
3/8 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch white pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/4 teaspoons dry parsley flakes
1 cup Japanese bread crumbs (panko)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Split each fillet in 1/2 to make a top and bottom portion of the fish. Lightly season the bottom portions with salt and pepper. Place 4 ounces crab stuffing on bottom portion. Place the top portion of fish on top of crab stuffing. Place in a baking dish. Sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper, bread crumbs, and paprika. Top with melted butter so as to moisten all of the crumbs. Place a little water in the baking dish. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until done. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
  • Being careful to not break apart lumps, pick the crabmeat free of shells. Refrigerate in mixing bowl. Whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar, and set aside or refrigerate if not used immediately.
  • Thoroughly combine the dry ingredients. Mix dry ingredients into the crab meat, trying not to break up or mash the lumps of crab. Gently work the wet ingredients into the mix. Chill immediately.

FLOUNDER AND SPINACH BAKE



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Eat more fish!! That is what the cardiologists say. I love fresh flounder and this is a simple but delicious way to prepare it.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, cooked according to package directions,drained well and squeezed dry
1 lb fresh small flounder fillets
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of shrimp soup
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon flour
1/4-1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, cut into bits

Steps:

  • Spray a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Layer spinach across the bottom of the dish.
  • Place flounder fillets evenly over the top of the spinach and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the sherry and flour; stir until well mixed; add the soup; stir to combine.
  • Pour over the fish fillets Sprinkle cheese over the top.
  • Place butter bits evenly over the top.
  • Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.9, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 86.2, Sodium 938.8, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1, Protein 28.7

SPINACH-STUFFED FLOUNDER WITH MUSHROOMS AND FETA



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Incredible, but true...this dish is low-fat.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces spinach, rinsed and chopped
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
4 (4 ounce) fillets flounder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spray an unheated medium skillet with no-stick spray. Heat the skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook about 5 minutes or until the liquid released from the mushrooms has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the spinach to the skillet. Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat and drain excess moisture. Sprinkle the feta cheese over the vegetables, then stir it in.
  • To assemble the fish rolls, place one-quarter of the spinach mixture onto the wide end of each filet. Carefully roll the filet around the spinach mixture. Use wooden toothpicks to hold the end of each roll in place.
  • Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Place the fish rolls, seam side down, in the baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons of water. Loosely cover with foil.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork and is opaque all the way through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 163.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CRAB STUFFED FLOUNDER



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This is an easy recipe that my children have enjoyed. They're not big fish eaters either!

Provided by DThomRN2

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 31m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ pounds flounder fillets
1 cup crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper
¼ teaspoon ground dry mustard
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
ground white pepper, to taste
3 crushed saltine crackers
1 egg white
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
¼ cup butter, melted
1 egg yolk
5 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Rinse the fillets and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Combine crab meat, green pepper, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, white pepper and the crushed saltines. Combine the egg white and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise. Stir this into the crab meat mixture.
  • Brush the flounder fillets with melted butter. Place in a lightly greased, shallow baking dish. Spoon the crab mixture over the fillets and drizzle with any remaining butter.
  • Bake the fillets at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • While the fish is baking, lightly beat the egg yolk in a small bowl. Stir in 5 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Remove fish from oven and spread this mixture over the stuffing; sprinkle with paprika and parsley.
  • Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees and bake until golden and bubbly, about 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 126.7 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 407.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CHEESY SPINACH-STUFFED SHELLS



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This is my own personal recipe. I'm very proud of it because I am still a beginner cook and it was the first recipe I created. You can adjust it to your liking by doubling the spinach or adding some meat. -Laci Hooten, McKinney, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives
1-1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
Additional minced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente. Drain; rinse with cold water., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, mix eggs, ricotta cheese, spinach, basil and pepper. Stir in olives, mushroom mixture and 3/4 cup each cheese blend and mozzarella cheese., Spread 1 cup sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Fill pasta shells with cheese mixture; place in baking dish, overlapping ends slightly. Spoon remaining sauce over top., Bake, covered, until heated through, 40-45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with additional basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest flounder fillets you can find. Look for fillets that are firm and have a mild, briny smell.
  • If you can't find fresh flounder, you can use frozen fillets. Just be sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Rinse the flounder fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This will help to remove any excess moisture and prevent the fillets from sticking to the pan.
  • Season the flounder fillets with salt and pepper before cooking. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Cook the flounder fillets over medium heat until they are cooked through. The fillets should be opaque and flaky when they are done.
  • To make the creamy spinach stuffing, simply combine cooked spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and eggs in a bowl. Season the stuffing to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Stuff the flounder fillets with the creamy spinach stuffing. You can use a spoon or your hands to do this.
  • Bake the stuffed flounder fillets in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the stuffing is golden brown.
  • Serve the stuffed flounder fillets immediately. You can garnish the fillets with fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Creamy spinach stuffed flounder is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. The combination of tender flounder, creamy spinach stuffing, and crispy bread crumbs is sure to please everyone at your table. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

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