This recipe for shrimp and crab stuffed flounder is a savory and satisfying dish that is sure to impress your dinner guests. The flounder is stuffed with a decadent mixture of shrimp, crab, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, then baked to perfection. Serve it with a side of veggies or a salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 4 flounder fillets
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb crab meat
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a food processor, pulse the shrimp until finely chopped.
- In a bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, crab meat, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, Parmesan cheese, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- Lay the flounder fillets flat on a cutting board and divide the shrimp and crab mixture evenly among them.
- Roll up the fillets and place them seam side down in a baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the stuffing is golden brown.
- Serve the shrimp and crab stuffed flounder with lemon wedges.
Interesting Facts
Flounder is a lean white fish with a mild flavor that pairs well with seafood stuffing.
This recipe can be easily adapted to use other types of fish or seafood, such as salmon or lobster.
Shrimp and crab are a classic seafood combination that adds richness and depth of flavor to this dish.