Flounder Stuffed with Shrimp
Delight your taste buds with this elegant and flavorful Flounder Stuffed with Shrimp, a seafood masterpiece perfect for special dinners or a cozy night in. Tender flounder fillets are rolled around a rich, garlicky shrimp stuffing, featuring a delectable blend of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and a dash of smoky paprika. Baked to perfection in a buttery lemon juice glaze, this dish boasts a delicate, flaky texture and vibrant flavor in every bite. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for seafood lovers looking to impress with a gourmet-inspired meal. Serve with steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp salad for a restaurant-quality experience right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces flounder fillets
- 8 ounces raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, chopped)
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, parsley, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix thoroughly to create the stuffing.
Lay the flounder fillets flat on a clean surface and evenly distribute the shrimp mixture onto the center of each fillet.
Carefully roll the fillets around the stuffing and secure each with a toothpick. Place the stuffed fillets seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
Brush the remaining melted butter over the rolled fillets and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the flounder is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the toothpicks, garnish with extra parsley if desired, and serve warm. Pair with vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1568 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.7 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.1 g | 220% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 729 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 4395 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 152.3 g | 305% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 877 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1606 mg | 34% | |
*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.
