Flounder Fillets With Spinach And Orzo Recipe

Name: Flounder Fillets With Spinach And Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs flounder fillets (about 4-6 fillets); 3 tablespoons butter (divided); 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 (6 1/2 ounce) can crab, drained; 3/4 cup orzo pasta, cooked and drained; 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2 cup Ritz cracker, crushed fine; 2 tablespoons butter; 5 cups baby spinach leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs flounder fillets (about 4-6 fillets)
3 tablespoons butter (divided)
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can crab, drained
3/4 cup orzo pasta, cooked and drained
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup Ritz cracker, crushed fine
2 tablespoons butter
5 cups baby spinach leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cook orzo according to directions and drain. Put into a baking dish 8 X 12. Season it with a bit of the salt and pepper, sprinkle it with the parmesean cheese and 2 t. of the butter.
3
In a non stick frying pan with 1 T. butter sautee the spinach until nicely wilted. Season with a bit of the salt and pepper. Layer this on top of the orzo.
4
Lightly sautee in 2 t. of olive oil the flounder fillets (they don't have to be completely cooked at this point). Place them on top of the orzo/spinach. Top fillets with the drained crab meat. Sautee the crushed crackers in 1 T. butter for a moment, then top the crab meat with the crumb mixture and top with parsley.
5
Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minute.

374

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs flounder fillets (about 4-6 fillets), 3 tablespoons butter (divided), 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped, and more.

Yes, Flounder Fillets With Spinach And Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Flounder Fillets With Spinach And Orzo

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