Crab Stuffed Flounder Recipe

Why you’ll love this delicious seafood dish: 

• Easy week night dinner
• Large portions can be saved for later
• Flavorful with each bite
• Can be gluten and keto friendly

Crab stuffed flounder ingredients:

Fresh flounder fillets – Mild and delicate white fish that serves as a base and top for the dish.

Unsalted Butter – Brushed over the fish to add moisture and rich flavor while baking.

Seafood seasoning for fish – Infuses the flounder with a bold richness that pairs wonderfully with not only the fish, but crab as well.

Crab Meat – Provides the primary texture and flavor while also pairing well with the mild flounder.

Fine Bread crumbs – Aids as a binder to hold the crab and wet ingredients together while providing a light crunch.

Green Bell pepper (or red bell pepper) – Contributes to the overall dish by adding a mild bitter flavor. This balances the richness of the mayonnaise, crab meat, and butter.

Green onions – Adds a savory depth to the crab filling.

Fresh parsley – Perfect for providing an overall freshness and brightness to the dish.

Mayonnaise – Adds creaminess and richness to the crab stuffing.

Worcestershire Sauce – Adds a umami to the crab stuffing.

Large Egg – Helps bind the ingredients together

Lemon zest + juice – Along with parsley add a brightness, but also adds an acidity to balance the richness within the ingredients.

Old Bay seasoning – A renown seafood blend for creating a bold flavor within the crab filling.

Dijon mustard – Adds a slight sharpness and tanginess to the dish.

Kosher salt + Black pepper

Good substitutes for this recipe: 

The alternatives were not tested with recipe, but this is a possible list:

• Instead of using fine bread crumbs, ground flax meal is an option for those with gluten allergies. 
• Saltine crackers can be used a substitute for bread crumbs

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Frequently asked questions:

1. Where do I find flounder fillets?

Flounder fillets or similar white fish can be found at any seafood counter at your local grocer. 

2. How do I store this recipe?

You can store this recipe with the flounder and crab filling intact in an airtight container. Place the airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Basic Instructions for Crab-Stuffed Flounder

The best way to start this is by preparing the crabmeat stuffing.

In a small skillet, bring olive oil and butter to medium heat. Add bell pepper and onions along with salt, pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes or until onions become translucent. Remove from the heat to cool.

In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, lemon zest and squeeze of lemon juice, parsley, worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, cooked bell peppers and onions. Mix all ingredients and taste to ensure it is to your liking. 

In a small to medium bowl, lightly season the fresh crabmeat with old bay seasoning. Combine crab and wet ingredients by carefully folding all the ingredients together. 

Preheat your oven as you prepare the flounder. 

Remove any excess moisture by patting the fish dry using a paper towel. 

Drizzle the fish with a small amount of olive oil and sprinkle flounder with kosher salt and Seafood Magic. 

Using a baking sheet or baking dish, coat with cooking spray to ensure ingredients won’t stick while cooking. Next, place one piece of fish face up or face down and add the crab mixture in the center. Add a second layer of flounder on the top. 

Coat flounder with a bit of melted unsalted butter. Place stuffed fish into a preheated oven to 5 minutes on 350F and then broil for 8-10 minutes. Check on your dish every 5 minutes to ensure everything is cooked thoroughly. 

Remove from the oven and set aside to cool before consuming. 

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