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fantasy fish

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lucille Hoerle
Summit, NY

I found this recipe in a magazine over 30 years ago. I have made it so many times and even guests that do not enjoy fish love this.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For fantasy fish

  • 1 can
    inced clams, reserving 1 tablespoons clam liquid
  • 1/4 c
    1/4 butter
  • 1/3 c
    chopped celery
  • 1/4 c
    chopped onion
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3 c
    bread cubes
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/8 tsp
    thyme leaves
  • 1 lb
    flounder fillets

How To Make fantasy fish

  • 1
    About 50 minutes before serving: Grease four 6-ounce custard cups Preheat oven to 350. Drain one 8-ounce can of minced clams, reserving 1 tablespoons clam liquid; set aside. In 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/4 butte; add 1/3 cup chopped celery, 1/4 cup chopped onion,and 1/2 tsp. of salt; cook until celery is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in clams and reserved liquid, 3 cups bread cubes, 1 egg, and 1/8 tsp. thyme leaves. Pat 1 pound flounder fillets dry with paper towels. Line custard cups with fillets, cutting fillets to fit if necessary. Sppon 1/2 cup clam mixture into center of each fillet-lined custard cup. Place cups on cookie sheet (for easier handling). Bake 25 to 30 minutes until fish flakes easily and stuffing is heated through. Garnish with parsley sprigs. Makes 4 servings. YUM!
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