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

When it comes to seafood, flounder is a popular choice for its delicate and slightly sweet flavor. This lean, white fish is versatile and can be prepared in a variety of ways, but one of the most delicious ways to enjoy it is by stuffing it with a flavorful filling. Stuffed flounder is a dish that is sure to impress guests and is perfect for a special occasion or a dinner party.

What sets stuffed flounder apart from other fish dishes is the delicious and unique filling that is used to stu...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the 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, occasionally stirring 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 fish.
  • Nutrition

    395 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 175mg
    • Sodium: 446mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 52g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 126mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 959mg