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Stuffed Flounder Creole Recipe

Indulge in this classic Creole-inspired dish! Succulent flounder fillets are generously stuffed with a savory blend of shrimp, crab, and herbs, then baked to golden perfection. This recipe, adapted from a vintage cookbook, offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures – a true taste of Southern comfort.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 248 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Stuffed Flounder Creole

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) + 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped shallots
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup cooked shrimp
  • 1/2 cup cooked crabmeat
  • 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 4 (6 ounce) flounder fillets
  • Lemon wedges, for garnish
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

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How to Make Stuffed Flounder Creole

  1. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/4 cup chopped shallots, and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté until softened but not browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle 1/4 cup all-purpose flour over the vegetable mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until lightly browned.
  3. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup dry white wine and 1 cup milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, 1/2 cup cooked crabmeat, and 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Prepare the flounder: Butterfly each flounder fillet by cutting it lengthwise almost all the way through, leaving the tail end intact. Gently remove the backbone.
  6. Spread half of the stuffing mixture evenly over each flounder fillet.
  7. Carefully fold the flounder fillets in half, tucking in the stuffing. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
  8. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and brush generously over the stuffed flounder.
  9. Season the flounder with salt and pepper.
  10. Place the flounder in a buttered oven-safe baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the flounder is cooked through and the topping is lightly browned.
  11. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

67g

Carbs

3g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Seafood American Cajun & Creole Southern

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Time To Make Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Seafood American Southern United States Fish Creole Saltwater Fish Sole And Flounder 4 Hours Or Less