CRAB-STUFFED FLOUNDER
I was craving fish one day and wanted to have something other than our usual fried fish. This is what I created - a tender, flaky and moist fillet of flounder, wrapped around a lightly seasoned stuffing of crab and fresh bread crumbs, brushed with butter and gently baked to perfection. Delicious! It takes a little more time and...
Provided by Tere Gill
Categories Seafood
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Gather and prep all ingredients.
- 2. Lightly grease a medium baking dish; set aside.
- 3. Drain crabmeat (reserve and freeze liquid for fish stock or chowders, if desired.)
- 4. In a medium skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium/medium-high heat.
- 5. Add celery, onions, sweet bell pepper, black pepper, old bay seasoning and seasoned salt.
- 6. Sauté for 6 to 7 minutes, until onions are translucent.
- 7. Stir in the parsley; sauté for additional 30 seconds.
- 8. Remove from heat; add breadcrumbs; mix well.
- 9. Add drained crabmeat, mixing gently until well combined; set aside.
- 10. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- 11. Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels; lightly season with fine sea salt.
- 12. Divide stuffing into 8 equal portions. Working one at a time, shape one portion of stuffing into an oval (similar to an elongated egg;) place in center of fillet; wrap fillet around stuffing, securing with wooden toothpick.
- 13. Place a stuffed fillet in prepared baking dish; repeat stuffing with remaining fillets.
- 14. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in microwave or in small saucepan on stove; using small pastry brush or spoon, coat fillets with melted butter.
- 15. Lightly sprinkle each with paprika. Bake at 350ºF for 23 to 27 minutes (depending on oven,) uncovered. Remove toothpicks; serve immediately.
- 16. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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shaan Hamdard
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more seasoning next time.
precious chukwuashi
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Betty Davis
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The flounder was cooked perfectly and the crab stuffing was creamy and flavorful.
Jennifer Hackney
[email protected]This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The flounder was perfectly cooked and the crab stuffing was delicious.
awesome prajapati
[email protected]I love this recipe! The flounder is flaky and moist, and the crab stuffing is creamy and flavorful. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion.
ayaz Ijaz
[email protected]This was my first time making crab stuffed flounder and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.
Dipesh Kamat
[email protected]This dish is a seafood lover's dream. The flounder is cooked to perfection and the crab stuffing is packed with flavor. I highly recommend it!
Abdo Farhat
[email protected]I've never made flounder before, but this recipe made it easy. The fish was delicious and the crab stuffing was the perfect complement.
Augustus Waddle
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The flounder was cooked perfectly and the crab stuffing was delicious.
Sabah Moriqi 1
[email protected]Wow! This dish was amazing! The flounder was flaky and the crab stuffing was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
tanyadavis Thompson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The flounder was cooked perfectly and the crab stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Zaya
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flounder is always flaky and moist, and the crab stuffing is packed with flavor.
Emma A
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flounder is cooked to perfection and the crab stuffing is divine.
Jarnel Moosa
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The crab stuffing is my favorite part.
Aziz Khadija
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The flounder was cooked through but still flaky, and the crab stuffing was rich and creamy. My guests raved about it!
Aliza Liaquat
[email protected]This crab stuffed flounder recipe was a hit with my family! The fish was flaky and moist, and the crab stuffing was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.