Stuffed Flounder with Crabmeat Recipe | Easy and Delicious Seafood

If you’re looking to impress without the stress, crab stuffed flounder is the way to go! 

This dish is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a fancy dinner party. The combination of delicate flounder and a flavorful stuffing of savory crabmeat creates a mouthwatering experience that the whole family can enjoy. 

You can whip it up with just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a a stuffed fish recipe that will make you look like a pro in the kitchen, making it feel gourmet without all the fuss. 

How do you make crab stuffed flounder?

Crabmeat stuffed flounder is a delicious seafood dish where flounder fillets are rolled with a flavorful mixture of crab meat, breadcrumbs, and various seasonings. The stuffing typically includes ingredients like mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and herbs, which enhance the delicate flavor of the flounder. 

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Use fresh lump crab meat for the best flavor and texture.

Don’t skimp on seasoning! Old Bay seasoning is a classic choice for seafood, but feel free to experiment with your favorite herbs and spices.

Avoid making the stuffing too wet. The right balance of mayonnaise and breadcrumbs will help it hold together without becoming soggy.

When rolling the flounder, try to keep the filling tight but not overly packed. This helps maintain the shape while cooking.

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A lightly greased baking dish will help prevent sticking and make for easier serving.

Crab Stuffed Flounder

Flounder cooks quickly; when the fish flakes and is opaque it is done. Overcooking can make it tough.

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What goes well with stuffed flounder?

These sides will be the perfect complement to this meal. 

How do you reheat flounder?

To keep the fish moist and flavorful, reheat it in the oven, covered with aluminum foil at 350 degrees f for about 15-20 minutes. 

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Two pieces of crab stuffed flounder on a blue plate with lemon slices.

Crab Stuffed Flounder Recipe

Crab-stuffed flounder is a delicious seafood dish featuring tender flounder fillets filled with a flavorful crab mixture, then baked to perfection. It’s a restaurant-quality meal that’s surprisingly easy to make at home, perfect for a special dinner or a seafood lover’s treat!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crab stuffed flounder, Stuffed flounder, Stuffed flounder recipe, Stuffed flounder with crabmeat
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: momma lew

Ingredients

  • 6 filets Flounder or Fluke
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 can lump crab meat
  • 1 can tiny shrimp
  • 1 tsp old bay
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 lemon
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • paprika for garnish
  • 1 tbsp parsley

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix together all ingredients, except fish, crab, shrimp and bread crumbs. 
  • In a separate bowl, add crab and shrimp. Coat with bread crumbs. 
  • Add in mayo mixture. Add in juice of 1/2 lemon. Mix in parsley. 
  • Butter a casserole dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lay the fish flat and add a scoop about a tablespoon size in the center. 
  • Roll fish up and lay seam side down in the casserole dish. 
  • In a small bowl, melt 4 tbsp butter. Mix in juice of remaining lemon.
  • When finished with all fish fillets, brush with melted lemon butter mixture and garnish with paprika. 
  • Bake your Crab Stuffed Flounder for 15-20 minutes until the fish is white and flakey.

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50 Comments

  1. I have always loved stuffed fish. This seafood stuffed flounder definitely needs to go onto my meal plan soon.

  2. I don’t each much in the way of seafood but this flounder looks delish. I haven’t tried this wine before. I will have to look for it.

    1. @Sherry, I always ordered crab stuffed flounder at Red Lobster before they stopped serving it. I have tried several recipies before this one. This is delicious!! Sooo close to Red Lobster’s. LOVE IT.

    1. @Sandy, Hi, Just purchase two fillets and halve the recipe. I used more stuffing than recommended and it came out fine for two.

    2. @Sandy, if the flounder was previously frozen (almost everywhere except the coastal areas) the texture is not very pleasant upon re-freezing. Invite the kids,or neighbors, eat it all !!

    1. Hello! I use dry. I never have used fresh before, so I can’t really give advice on that. But, let me know if you try that in this stuffed flounder recipe!

    1. I recently started only using crab too. I am planning on updating this crab stuffed flounder recipe to reflect that. Never thought to use green onion, will have to try that!

  3. Hi, thanks for this very easy recipe with terrific results. I recommend that other home cooks try this. It is 5 stars. Don’t forget the white wine!

  4. I have never heard my husband raving so much about a meal! He caught the fluke and not even 24 hours later I made this recipe!!! Definitely will be using this one again!

  5. I tried this recipe a few weeks ago and we loved it! It was great leftover too! Next time I make it (which will be soon) I will try adding cooked shrimp. Can’t wait!

  6. Love this recipe! Can you make extra, freeze, then defrost and serve at a later date? If so, Id like to do that…

  7. I have made this dish and it is absolutely delicious. I also found some frozen cheddar Bay biscuits and made them as well. I can’t wait to make this again

  8. OMG! This was so delish, my husband raved about this. I didn’t have any Old Bay seasoning but I did have Creole seasoning so I used that instead, everything else was the same. Will definitely be making this again. Thanks for a great recipe.

  9. Wonderful entree! Next time, though, I think I will use a bit more Old Bay, as the stuffing needs a tad more punch for my taste. This is definitely a keeper, and it presents well enough for company.

    1. I apologize, I don’t like to do nutrition facts since I am not a nutritionist. I am sure you can find plenty of websites to do this if you plug in the info.

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