Crab Stuffed Flounder
Crab Stuffed Flounder combines tender flounder with a flavorful crab filling. Baked to perfection, it’s an elegant yet simple dish for any seafood lover!
Equipment
- 1 baking dish
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 medium skillet
- 1 spatula
- 1 sharp knife
- 1 cutting board
- 1 cooking brush
- 1 measuring cup
Ingredients
- 4 flounder fillets
- 1 pound crab meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 lemon - sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare the baking dish by lightly brushing it with butter or oil.
- In a medium skillet, sauté the crab meat over medium heat until lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Lay the flounder fillets on a flat surface and divide the crab mixture evenly among them, spreading it on one half of each fillet. Roll up the fillets, starting from the edge with the crab mixture. Place them seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Brush the fillets with melted butter and top each with a slice of lemon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the flounder is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
You can use any type of white fish in place of flounder, such as sole or tilapia.
You can also add in some chopped green onions or parsley for added flavor.
For a crispy topping, mix in some Panko breadcrumbs before baking.