Crab Stuffed Flounder Recipe

Name: Crab Stuffed Flounder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (10-ounce) flounder fillets; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; Uncle Bubba's Crab Cake Mix, recipe follows; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Cooking spray; 1 (1-inch) slice Crab Butter, recipe follows; Fresh parsley, for garnish; Recipe courtesy Uncle Bubba; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; 3 green onions, green tops, thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 small green pepper, finely chopped; 1 egg; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 1/2 tablespoons spicy mustard; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 10 saltine crackers, crumbled medium to fine; 1/2 pound lump crabmeat, picked clean of shells; 1/2 pound claw crabmeat, picked clean of shells; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 ounces claw crabmeat, picked clean of shells; 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened; 1 tablespoon seafood base; 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 (10-ounce) flounder fillets
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Uncle Bubba's Crab Cake Mix, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Cooking spray
1 (1-inch) slice Crab Butter, recipe follows
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Recipe courtesy Uncle Bubba
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
3 green onions, green tops, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 egg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons spicy mustard
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
10 saltine crackers, crumbled medium to fine
1/2 pound lump crabmeat, picked clean of shells
1/2 pound claw crabmeat, picked clean of shells
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces claw crabmeat, picked clean of shells
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon seafood base
1 green onion, thinly sliced

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Sprinkle flounder with salt and pepper.
3
Using a fillet knife, carefully open the flounder by cutting along the left and right sides of the seam down the middle of the fish to make pockets.
4
Lay the cut sides back.
5
Stuff the flounder with the Crab Cake Mix, and press the sides down to cover the filling.
6
Sprinkle with paprika.
7
Coat a glass baking dish with cooking spray.
8
Place the fish in the dish and bake for 20 minutes.
9
Without removing the dish from the oven, turn the oven to broil and broil for 5 additional minutes.
10
When the fish is done, remove it from the oven.
11
Slice a medallion of crab butter and place it on top of the grilled fish.
12
Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for added color.
13
In a medium skillet, melt the butter and saute the onions, garlic, parsley and peppers until soft.
14
Let cool.
15
In a mixing bowl, combine the egg, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, heavy cream, mustard, lemon juice and mayonnaise together.
16
Gently mix in the saltine crackers and crabmeat.
17
Add salt and pepper, if needed.
18
Set aside to stuff in flounder.
19
Fold the crab, butter, seafood base, and onions together in a medium bowl and mix until smooth.
20
Remove from the bowl and shape into a log on a piece of parchment paper.
21
Roll up and place in the freezer.
22
Reserve for flounder.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (10-ounce) flounder fillets, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, Uncle Bubba's Crab Cake Mix, recipe follows, 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.

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Crab Stuffed Flounder

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Variations & substitutions

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