CRAB-STUFFED FLOUNDER ROLLS WITH SHRIMP AND COCKLES

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Crab-Stuffed Flounder Rolls with Shrimp and Cockles image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small bulb fennel, cored and finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons chopped fronds
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2/3 cup dry white wine
2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes
1 8-ounce bottle clam juice
1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, picked over
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Kosher salt
4 large flounder fillets (about 10 ounces each), halved lengthwise, or 8 small flounder fillets (4 to 5 ounces each)
Freshly ground pepper
2 pounds cockles, scrubbed
1 pound rock shrimp

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, fennel bulb and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the oregano and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Increase the heat to medium high, add the wine and cook until it almost completely evaporates, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and clam juice and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are tender and the broth is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the crab with the lemon zest, 1 tablespoon fennel fronds and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Season the flounder with salt and pepper. Place a packed 1/4 cup of the crab mixture about 2 inches from the widest end of each fillet and tightly roll the fish around the crab; insert a toothpick or small skewer through the center to secure.
  • Gently nestle the flounder rolls in the simmering tomato broth. Cover and cook until opaque, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the rolls to a rimmed platter with a slotted spoon and remove the toothpicks; tent with foil and set aside.
  • Add the cockles to the simmering tomato broth, cover and cook until they just start opening, about 6 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook until just opaque and the cockles are completely open, about 2 more minutes. (Discard any unopened cockles.) Transfer the cockles, shrimp and broth to the platter with the flounder rolls and top with the remaining 1 tablespoon fennel fronds.

Chelsea Law
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's definitely worth it for a special occasion.


Subaah Sunar
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flounder was cooked perfectly and the crab stuffing was delicious.


Shimul Hosen
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The flounder rolls are so elegant and the flavor is amazing. I would definitely make this again.


Michael Shapiro
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I love this dish! The flounder is so delicate and the crab stuffing is so flavorful. I always serve it with a lemon butter sauce and it's always a hit.


Shah Rumel
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This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's definitely doable. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without too much trouble. The flounder rolls turned out beautifully and the flavor was amazing.


SiimplyKaylee
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I made this dish for my boyfriend's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best fish dish he's ever had. The crab stuffing was especially delicious.


Md shamim Hosen
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's definitely worth it for a special occasion. The flounder rolls are so elegant and the flavor is amazing. I served them with a white wine sauce and they were absolutely perfect.


NAOMI KIPKAZI
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flounder was cooked perfectly and the crab stuffing was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Mohamed Fayez
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This is one of my favorite fish recipes. The flounder is so tender and flaky, and the crab stuffing is rich and flavorful. I always get compliments when I serve this dish.


somrat Babar
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crab stuffing is easy to make and the flounder rolls are so easy to assemble. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just bake them when I'm ready to serve.


Brigitta Zuzic
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's totally worth the effort. The flounder rolls are so elegant and impressive, and the flavor is out of this world. I served them with a simple lemon butter sauce and they were absolutely delicious.


Pinsara Pasandul
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge hit with my family. Everyone loved the delicate flavor of the flounder and the creamy crab stuffing. The shrimp and cockles added a nice touch of sweetness and saltiness. I will definitely be making this


Robert Darling
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This crab-stuffed flounder dish is an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures is simply amazing. The crab stuffing is rich and savory, while the flounder is flaky and tender. The shrimp and cockles add an extra layer of seafood flav