crab-stuffed flounder

Name: CRAB-STUFFED FLOUNDER
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 can(s) crabmeat (6 oz.); 6 tablespoon(s) salted butter, divided (4 & 2); 1/4 cup(s) celery, small diced; 1/4 cup(s) onion, small diced; 1/4 cup(s) sweet red, orange or yellow bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) finely chopped shallot; 1 pinch(es) freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon(s) old bay or louisiana seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon(s) seasoned salt; 2 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh parsley; 1 1/2 cup(s) fresh breadcrumbs (sourdough, italian etc...); 8 small flounder filets; a sprinkle - fine sea salt; a sprinkle - smoked paprika; ## SEE *NOTE FOR OPTIONAL LEMON SAUCE

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Nov 18, 2025

I was craving fish one day and wanted to have something other than our usual fried fish. This is what I created - a tender, flaky and moist fillet of flounder, wrapped around a lightly seasoned stuffing of crab and fresh bread crumbs, brushed with butter and gently baked to perfection. Delicious! It takes a little more time and effort, but it is well worth it. It's a great dish for a dinner party or a special occasion. You may use fresh crabmeat instead of canned and any white fish similar to flounder, if desired.

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Moist and flavorful crab-stuffed flounder.

prep time 1 Hr

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cans crabmeat (6 oz.)
6 tablespoons salted butter, divided (4 & 2)
1/4 cup celery, small diced
1/4 cup onion, small diced
1/4 cup sweet red, orange or yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon old bay or louisiana seasoning
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs (sourdough, italian etc...)
8 small flounder filets
a sprinkle - fine sea salt
a sprinkle - smoked paprika
SEE *NOTE FOR OPTIONAL LEMON SAUCE

How To Make crab-stuffed flounder

Step 1

Gather and prep all ingredients.

Step 2

Lightly grease a medium baking dish; set aside.
Step 3

Drain crabmeat (reserve liquid, about 3/4 cup, to use for sauce, or freeze for fish stock or chowders, if desired.)
Step 4

In a medium skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium/medium-high heat.
Step 5

Add celery, onions, shallots, sweet bell pepper, black pepper, old bay seasoning and seasoned salt.
Step 6

Sauté for 6 to 7 minutes, until onions are translucent.
Step 7

Stir in the parsley; sauté for additional 30 seconds.
Step 8

Remove from heat; add breadcrumbs; mix well.
Step 9

Add drained crabmeat, mixing gently until well combined; set aside.
Step 10

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Step 11

Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels; lightly season with fine sea salt.
Step 12

Divide stuffing into 8 equal portions. Working one at a time, shape one portion of stuffing into an oval (similar to an elongated egg;) place in center of fillet; wrap fillet around stuffing, securing with wooden toothpick if needed.
Step 13

Place a stuffed fillet in prepared baking dish; repeat stuffing with remaining fillets.
Step 14

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in microwave or in small saucepan on stove; using small pastry brush or spoon, coat fillets with melted butter.
Step 15

Lightly sprinkle each with paprika. Bake at 350ºF for 23 to 27 minutes (depending on oven,) uncovered. Remove toothpicks; serve immediately.
Step 16

Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
Step 17

*NOTE: To make a sauce, while fish is in oven, reduce crab liquid to about 1/3 cup by boiling either in a small pan on the stovetop or pouring into a 4 cup glass measuring cup and microwaving on high power for 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, add 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice. Return to heat/microwave for additional 2 minutes. Pour over fish or directly into baking dish; swirl dish a bit to mix sauce with juices in dish. Plate fish with a spoonful of the sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 1800kcal, carbohydrates: 35g, cholesterol: 896mg, fat: 69g, fiber: 6g, protein: 244g, saturated fat: 21g, sodium: 2620mg, sugar: 4g, unsaturated fat: 47g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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