Best 9 Flounder Stuffed With Spinach Recipes

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Flounder stuffed with spinach is a classic dish that is both delicious and elegant. The delicate flavor of the flounder is perfectly complemented by the earthy spinach, and the combination of these two ingredients creates a truly memorable meal. Whether you are cooking for a special occasion or just want to try something new, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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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Baked flounder with crab stuffing. You may adjust this recipe to fit the size of your flounder.

Provided by Therese

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup butter
½ large onion, minced
1 bunch green onions, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound crabmeat, shredded
¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
½ cup dry bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter, softened
4 pounds whole flounder - cleaned, rinsed and dried

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish or a baking sheet lined with tin foil.
  • Heat butter over medium-low heat in a large saucepan. Stir in onion, green onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally until onions are soft.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in shredded crabmeat, seasoning, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
  • Rub flounder skin and cavity with butter. Stuff with crab mixture and place in prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until flesh is firm and white at the thickest part of the fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 174.9 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 52.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 446.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

FLOUNDER WITH SHRIMP STUFFING



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The delicious shrimp-herb stuffing makes this fish recipe special enough for company. But it really isn't hard to make, and since our family enjoys fish, we eat it often. -Marie Forte, Raritan, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

STUFFING:
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
1/4 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon minced chives
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
FISH:
6 flounder fillets (3 ounces each)
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, melt butter. Add onion, celery and green pepper; saute until tender. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Add broth, pimientos, Worcestershire sauce, dill, chives, salt and cayenne; heat through. Remove from heat; stir in bread crumbs., Spoon about 1/2 cup stuffing onto each fillet; roll up. Place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter and lemon juice. Sprinkle with seasonings. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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

FLOUNDER STUFFED WITH SPINACH



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Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
8 ounces spinach, rinsed and chopped
8 ounces crumbled feta cheese
4 fillets flounder

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. Spray an unheated medium skillet with no-stick spray. Heat the skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onions and cook about 5 minutes or until the liquid released from the mushrooms has evaporated, stirring occasionally. 3. 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. 4. To assemble the fish rolls, place one-quarter of the spinach mixture onto the wide end of each fillet. Carefully roll the fillet around the spinach mixture. Use wooden toothpicks to hold the end of each roll in place. 5. 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. 6. 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. Alternate version is to assemble the spinach mix and transfer it into a baking dish. Place the fillets on top, sprinkle with slivered almonds and feta and bake until fish is done.

FLOUNDER SAUTE WITH MUSHROOMS AND WILTED SPINACH



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 3-to-4-ounce flounder fillets or 2 8-ounce fillets, split down the center
3 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 lemon
1 scallion, trimmed and minced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 cups torn spinach leaves, cleaned and dried

Steps:

  • Place the flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Lightly dust the flounder on both sides with the seasoned flour. Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the flounder in the pan and saute on one side for about 90 seconds. Turn the fish over. Squeeze the lemon juice on the fish and sprinkle the scallions evenly over the fillets. Cook for 30 seconds and divide among 4 warm plates.
  • Place the remaining teaspoon of olive oil in the skillet. Add the mushrooms and season them lightly with salt and pepper. Saute until soft, shaking the pan constantly, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the wine, increase the heat to high and continue to cook for about 1 minute, until the smell of alcohol disappears. Remove the pan from the heat, add the spinach and toss quickly until it barely wilts. Taste and season again with salt and pepper. Divide the spinach over each flounder fillet and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 235, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 756 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

FLOUNDER WITH SPINACH AND FETA



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Make and share this Flounder With Spinach and Feta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Spinach

Time 21m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb flounder fillets, skinless
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed
8 cups fresh spinach
1/4 cup feta, crumbled, 1 oz
1/2 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped (optional)
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Lightly coat 2 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper to taste.
  • If fillets are thick, place in a single layer in the baking dish, tucking under any thin edges. If using thin fillets, arrange evenly in baking dish, overlapping as necessary.
  • In a large skillet, cook garlic in hot oil for 15 seconds. Add mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Cook and stir until mushrooms are tender.
  • Stir in spinach and cook and stir until just wilted.
  • Spoon this spinach mixture down the center of the of the fish in the baking pan. Cover with foil.
  • Bake until fish flakes with a fork (about 6-8 minutes per 1/2 inch of thickness).
  • Transfer fish and vegetables to a serving platter and sprinkle with feta cheese.
  • Top with tomato if desired.

FLOUNDER STUFFED WITH ARUGULA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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This is a healthy dish using a potato to hold the arugula and sundried tomatoes together in the flouder roll topped with pine nuts. Cooking time depends on how thick th flounder is. You can also lay the flounder down next to each other, fill and roll up together in one roll, baking time may be a bit longer for this.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large baking potato, peeled and thinly sliced (8 oz)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
salt
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
10 ounces arugula, cooked and chopped (or spinach)
4 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, diced
4 flounder fillets, seasoned with
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon pine nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat. Add potato, garlic and salt and cook until potato is tender, about 10 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer potato and garlic to medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of cooking liquid and mash with a fork or potato masher. Stir in parmesan, pepper, nutmeg and a pinch of salt. Stir in arugula (liquid squeezed out)and sundried tomatoes.
  • Lay flounder fillets on a work surface with skinned-side up. Sprinkle 2 tsp of lemon juice evenly over fish. Spoon arugula or spinach mixture onto fillets and roll up.
  • Butter a baking pan.
  • Place flounder rolls in buttered pan seam-side down. Sprinkle flounder with remaining 2 tsp lemon juice, olive oil, paprika and pine nuts. Bake 20 minutes, or until fish is cooked through.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest flounder you can find. Look for fish that has clear eyes, bright red gills, and a firm, springy texture.
  • Rinse the flounder thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Pat the flounder dry with a paper towel before stuffing. This will help to prevent the stuffing from becoming soggy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stuffing. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Be careful not to overcook the flounder. Overcooked flounder will be tough and dry.
  • Serve the flounder immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Flounder stuffed with spinach is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its delicate flavor and flaky texture, flounder is a great choice for stuffing. Spinach is a healthy and flavorful addition to the stuffing, and it pairs well with the flounder. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables. Whether you are looking for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, flounder stuffed with spinach is sure to please everyone at the table.

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