Flounder Cordon Bleu
Flounder Cordon Bleu is a delightful twist on the classic French dish, combining tender flounder fillets rolled up with savory slices of deli ham and creamy Swiss cheese. Perfectly breaded with a crispy coating of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, these golden rolls are pan-seared to perfection before being baked to ensure a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture. This elegant yet surprisingly easy recipe takes only 45 minutes from start to finish and is the perfect centerpiece for a special dinner or a refined weeknight meal. Serve each roll with a squeeze of fresh lemon for a zesty finish that perfectly complements the rich, cheesy filling, and elevate your seafood game with this irresistible dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces flounder fillets
- 4 slices thinly sliced deli ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lay each flounder fillet flat on a clean work surface. Lightly season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese on the wider end of each fillet.
Carefully roll up the fillets, starting from the cheese-and-ham end, and secure each roll with a toothpick to hold its shape.
Prepare a breading station. Place the all-purpose flour on a shallow plate. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In another shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Dredge each flounder roll in flour, shaking off excess. Next, dip it into the egg mixture, and then coat it evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, gently place the breaded fish rolls seam-side down in the skillet.
Sear the rolls for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through (the internal temperature should reach 145°F/63°C).
Carefully remove the toothpicks from the flounder rolls and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 73.6 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.5 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 768 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 4895 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 171.6 g | 343% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.4 mcg | 72% | |
| Calcium | 1514 mg | 116% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1673 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
