Baked-Stuffed Flounder Recipe

Name: Baked-Stuffed Flounder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Oil for sauteing; 3/4 cup (6 ounces) small shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons chopped celery; 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 cup fresh bread crumbs; Water or light stock to moisten; Creole spice; 1 large (1 1/2 pounds) whole flounder, gutted

Servings: persons

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["Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saute pan, add the shrimp, onions, celery, and peppers, cook for 1 minute.", "Add the garlic, cook for 30 seconds.", "Remove from the heat, add the bead crumbs and enough water or stock to moisten the stuffing.", "Season with creole spice.", "Set aside to cool.", "Preheat oven 400 degrees.", "Place the flounder, brown side up, on a cutting board in front of you.", "Using a sharp boning knife, cut along the center bone of the fish.", "Carefully ""peel"" open the fish, folding the flesh back to open up a cavity in the fish.", "Work your way around the bones.", "You want to remove the whole skeleton of bones, leaving you with one piece of fish, all opened up.", "Fill the cavity with the cooled stuffing.", "Fold the flaps over the stuffing.", "Place on an oiled sheet tray and place in the oven.", "Cook for 20 minutes, or until t"]

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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Oil for sauteing, 3/4 cup (6 ounces) small shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 2 tablespoons chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Baked-Stuffed Flounder falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked-Stuffed Flounder

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