For seafood lovers, few dishes are as satisfying as a beautifully prepared flounder, especially when it's generously stuffed with succulent shrimp.
This recipe offers a delightful combination of tender flaky fish and flavorful shrimp, making it a perfect meal to impress guests or treat yourself to a special dinner. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to prepare, bringing a restaurant-quality meal to your own kitchen in 30 minutes.
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This month is our wedding anniversary, and I often try to include in our dinner menus various dishes that my sweetheart loves to order when we go out.
Check out these sweet and savory dishes that makes my husband smile any time
I make them:
Why Shrimp?
Living in the lowcountry, there is an unwritten requirement to eat local seafood often. I think everyone who moves here becomes a heavy shrimp eater. There are plenty of these sea delicacies and in anyone's first year of living in this area, it is typical to want to eat them almost every day. There so many recipes with shrimp, such as Quick, Easy and Egg-free Shrimp Cakes
Local shrimp, so fresh and sweet, is just not comparable to the shrimp that comes in frozen bags from China (by the way the main source of shrimp in the USA).
I'm a believer that everything that grows together goes together. Even though blue crab is available in our waters, shrimp is truly abundant and more cost effective.
When you order stuffed flounder in a restaurant it will be stuffed with crab, and it's delicious, tender, and sweet. But blue crab is seasonal here, and it requires a lot of work to get one pound of crab meat. For the most part, in the US, food service industries using imported crabs from China, for crab cakes, etc. are more affordable but they lack freshness and quality.
I like to use shrimp in the same application and get a similar result. I'm promising that you will make this recipe again and again.
And if you do, please leave me a comment below what you think of it.
About Flounder
Flounder is a lean, mild-flavored fish with a delicate texture that pairs beautifully with rich, flavorful fillings. Whether you’re using shrimp, crab, or a medley of vegetables, its subtle taste lets the stuffing truly shine. Plus, flounder creates an undeniably healthy meal, because it is rich in protein and a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids along with being low in mercury.
More recipes for seafood lovers:
Ditch your breadcrumbs
By swapping breadcrumbs or crackers with millet, you not only create a naturally gluten-free dish but also enhance the nutritional value, texture, and flavor of your meal.
My family isn't considered not gluten free eaters, but instead we are "not processed food eaters"! What I consider to be garbage crackers, such as ritz or any processed crackers, we don't have around our house. These types of crackers are not an option for me. I think they destroy all the benefits of any healthy meal. Just read the ingredients list on any boxed crackers and you will understand my feelings on this subject. I believe in consuming whole foods without any additives or preservatives.
Here are just a few reasons why you should include a real whole grain in your diet. I grew up on this grain and it's my second favorite grain (after buckwheat of course).
Millet is a naturally gluten-free grain.
Millet is a nutrient-dense grain, packed with vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, and B vitamins. Traditional breadcrumbs made from refined wheat provide no nutritional benefits.
Millet has a lower glycemic index compared to breadcrumbs, It will keep you full much longer.
Millet adds a nutty flavor and a more textured, satisfying crunch compared to breadcrumbs.
Recipes with millet:
Tips for Success:
Be sure to use fresh flounder!
Customize the filling! Use your favorite ingredients, play around with different herbs, grains, cheese, etc.
Don't over bake the fish! Check for doneness around 15 minutes to keep the fillets moist and tender.
This shrimp-stuffed flounder recipe brings together the best of both seafood worlds—delicate flounder and savory shrimp creating perfect harmony for a super flavorful dish. It's a sure crowd-pleaser that will make any dinner feel like a special occasion.
Let's make it...
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Author: Inna of innichkachef.com
Serves: 4 people
Ingredients
4 flounder fillets (about 6-8 ounces each)
1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined)
6 tablespoons melted butter (divided)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic (graded)
1/2 cup fresh parsley, dill, chives (chopped)
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning (homemade I used in the video)
1-2 teaspoons pink salt
1-2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, (divided)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (half lemon)
Zest of one lemon
Lemon wedges and fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
Paper dry the fish fillets and lay them skin down into a prepared dish. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
To make the filling, in a food processor add shrimp, Old Bay seasoning, garlic and lemon zest. Pulse a few times until the shrimp become a paste.
Pour into a bowl. Add chopped herbs, half of the parmesan cheese, millet and half of melted butter (make sure it is not extremely hot). Give a good mix.
Divide the filling into 4 portions. Place each portion onto a filet and spread evenly.
In a cup with the rest of the melted butter add lemon juice, mix and pour evenly on the top of each fillet. Sprinkle on the remaining parmesan cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the oven and garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley. Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as steamed vegetables, crusty bread or rice.
Here are two rice dishes that can elevate the flavors of your Shrimp Stuffed Flounder:
ENJOY!
This recipe offers a perfect balance of tender flounder and flavorful shrimp, making it an elegant yet straightforward dish to prepare.
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