Crab-Stuffed Flounder Recipe

Name: Crab-Stuffed Flounder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 flounder fillets (thin); 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained; 1/3 cup green bell pepper, finely diced; 1 large mushroom, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1/2 carrot, coarsely grated; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 green onions, sliced; 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; 1 lemon, halved; 1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise; cajun seasoning (we use Tony Chachere's); fresh ground black pepper; paprika; parsley

Servings: persons

10 flounder fillets (thin)
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained
1/3 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
1 large mushroom, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1/2 carrot, coarsely grated
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 lemon, halved
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
cajun seasoning (we use Tony Chachere's)
fresh ground black pepper
paprika
parsley

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
3
Meanwhile, saute the bell pepper, mushroom, celery, and carrots in olive oil until soft.
4
Remove from heat and stir in the green onions, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and juice from half of the lemon. Add more bread crumbs if the mixture is too soggy. Season to taste with Cajun seasoning and fresh ground pepper.
5
Place five of the flounder fillets on the bottom of the baking dish, making sure not to overlap.
6
Top with crab mixture and then the five remaining fillets. Sprinkle tops of stuffed fish with fresh ground pepper and a little paprika and parsley. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes.
7
Squeeze the rest of the lemon over the fish just before serving.

167

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 flounder fillets (thin), 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained, 1/3 cup green bell pepper, finely diced, 1 large mushroom, diced, and more.

Yes, Crab-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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crab-Stuffed Flounder

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