**Teresa's Stuffed Flounder: A Culinary Delight for Seafood Enthusiasts**
Indulge in the culinary masterpiece that is Teresa's Stuffed Flounder, a dish that elevates the flavors of the sea to new heights. This carefully crafted recipe combines delicate flounder fillets with a delectable stuffing made from savory shrimp, succulent crab meat, and a medley of aromatic herbs and spices. Baked to perfection, the flounder becomes flaky and tender, while the stuffing bursts with a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes: a zesty Lemon Butter Sauce that adds a touch of brightness and acidity, and a creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip that serves as a delightful appetizer or side dish. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where seafood takes center stage, leaving your taste buds captivated and craving more.
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.
STUFFED FLOUNDER
What's more New England than fish? I've grown up eating lots of fish, and this is one of my favorite recipes. I like to prepare this ahead of time when I'm expecting company. When my guests arrive, I just pop it in the oven and it's ready in 30 minutes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a skillet, melt 1/4 cup of butter; add tomato, celery and parsley. Cook over low heat until vegetables are tender and juices evaporate, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the bread crumbs, blue cheese, egg and salt. Spread over fillets; roll up and secure with toothpicks. Place in a greased 11x1x2-in. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; add lemon juice. Pour over fillets. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove toothpicks before serving.
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STUFFED FLOUNDER
Baked flounder with crab stuffing. You may adjust this recipe to fit the size of your flounder.
Provided by Therese
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat 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, stirring occasionally 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 the fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 174.9 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 52.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 446.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
STUFFED FLOUNDER
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Split each fillet in 1/2 to make a top and bottom portion of the fish. Lightly season the bottom portions with salt and pepper. Place 4 ounces crab stuffing on bottom portion. Place the top portion of fish on top of crab stuffing. Place in a baking dish. Sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper, bread crumbs, and paprika. Top with melted butter so as to moisten all of the crumbs. Place a little water in the baking dish. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until done. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
- Being careful to not break apart lumps, pick the crabmeat free of shells. Refrigerate in mixing bowl. Whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar, and set aside or refrigerate if not used immediately.
- Thoroughly combine the dry ingredients. Mix dry ingredients into the crab meat, trying not to break up or mash the lumps of crab. Gently work the wet ingredients into the mix. Chill immediately.
BAKED STUFFED FLOUNDER
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium saute pan over low heat, melt the butter; add the onion and a pinch of salt and sweat until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to cook for another minute. Add the spinach and lemon zest and cook until just heated through. Season with the salt and pepper, add the parsley, and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
- Place the heavy cream and wine into a saucepan over medium heat. Once the mixture begins to simmer, gradually add the cheese and stir until melted. Set aside and keep warm.
- If the fillets are large, cut in half. Season each filet on both sides with salt and pepper. Divide the spinach mixture evenly among the fillets and roll the fish around the mixture. Place the rice into a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish and spread evenly. Place each roll on top of the rice, seam side down. Pour over the cheese sauce and place in the oven for 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
TUNA-STUFFED TOMATOES
Here's a real treat for tuna (and tomato) lovers! Try topping these broiled tomatoes with cheddar cheese for a different taste.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, separate tuna into very small pieces. Add bread crumbs, onion, mustard, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning and egg; mix well. In a medium saucepan, cook mixture for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Set aside. Slice off 1/2 in. of each tomato top. Leaving a 1/4-in.-thick shell, scoop out pulp and discard. Spoon tuna mixture into shells and place in a baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese and brown lightly under broiler. Garnish with sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
STUFFED FLOUNDER
Make and share this Stuffed Flounder recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat butter, add flour, and stir, but do not darken flour.
- Add cream slowly and bring to a boil.
- Combine with all other ingredients but flounder in a bowl and refrigerate until chilled.
- Cut flounder lengthwise into 1-inch wide strips.
- Fold flounder strips around a 2 oz nugget of the stuffing and stand them upright.
- Bake in a 350°F oven for 25 minutes.
- Top with Veloure Sauce (See steps below).
- Veloure Sauce: Add liquids, spices and stock to saucepan, boil and remove after 10 minutes.
- Make a light roux by heating 1 TBS butter in a pan, stirring in flour and heating until light brown.
- Add roux to mixture and whisk in remaining butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.6, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 135.2, Sodium 489.1, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 17.2
Tips:
- Use fresh flounder fillets for the best results.
- If you don't have a steamer, you can bake the stuffed flounder in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- To make the stuffing, you can use any type of seafood that you like, such as crab, shrimp, or scallops.
- You can also add other vegetables to the stuffing, such as chopped celery, onion, or bell pepper.
- Be careful not to overcook the fish, as it will become tough and dry.
- Serve the stuffed flounder with your favorite sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Teresa's Stuffed Flounder is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The flounder is stuffed with a flavorful mixture of seafood, vegetables, and herbs, and then steamed until cooked through. The result is a moist and flaky fish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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