How to Make Crab Stuffed Flounder - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crab Stuffed Flounder is a delightful seafood dish that combines the delicate flavor of flounder with the rich and savory taste of crab. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a special meal to treat yourself or your loved ones.

Flounder is a flaky, white fish that is mild in flavor, making it the perfect canvas for the indulgent crab stuffing. The combination of these two seafood favorites creates a dish that is both elega...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Rinse flounder fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Lightly grease a shallow baking dish.
  • Combine crabmeat, crushed saltines, bell pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and white pepper together in a medium bowl. Combine egg white and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise in a small bowl; stir into crabmeat mixture.
  • Brush fillets with melted butter; place in the prepared baking dish. Spoon crabmeat mixture over fillets and drizzle with any remaining butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make topping: lightly beat egg yolk in a small bowl. Stir in 5 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Remove fish from the oven and spread this mixture over stuffing; sprinkle with parsley and paprika.
  • Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and bake until golden and bubbly, about 5 or 6 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    308 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 127mg
    • Sodium: 408mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 451mg