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Stuffed Filet of Flounder

Feb 20, 2019·25 Comments

Rolled with an herbed breadcrumb stuffing, these Flounder filets make for an easy yet elegant weeknight dinner.

Roasted meat drenched in its own herbed juices, steak seared with rosemary and butter, or burgers grilled to juicy perfection, these sorts of dishes comfort the soul while reaching back in our genetic consciousness to earlier, primal times. As a bonus, they’re also sublimely simple to make.

By contrast, seafood, with its array of irregular textures, ranging from delicate and flaky (think bass and cod) to oily and thick (think swordfish and salmon) to firm or even rubbery (squid, octopus and certain shark varieties), can be somewhat more intimidating. Combined with a truly vast array of flavor profiles that run gamut from light and clean (haddock and fluke) to tasting like the saltwater it’s been fished from (sardines, herring, and mackerel), it’s plainly obvious why the most common questions when it comes to seafood is “Where do you start?” and “How do you get it right?”

You start where you’re comfortable, and you get it right with patience and practice.

Now, when it comes to patience and practice, I believe that every at-home chef or aspiring dinner-party virtuoso should have at least one ‘really’ good fish recipe in their repertoire. I’m talking about the kind of fish recipe that’s not only delicious, and therefore impresses the palate, but that also ‘looks’ excellent, thereby combing great flavors with equally great visuals.

For me, when I’m having guests over and I want to impress with a seafood dish, one of my favorites is Stuffed Filet of Flounder, which we’re pairing with sautéed spinach.

To prepare the stuffing itself, we begin by heating a large cast iron frying pan with two tablespoons of olive oil, and then add in chopped parsley, chopped garlic, and finely chopped celery. Heat that in the oil for a minute or two, tossing constantly throughout. Then add in a tablespoon each of capers and caper juice, and then toss again. Finally, add in one and a quarter cup of breadcrumbs, the juice of half a medium sized lemon, drizzle the mixture with olive oil, and toss.

Now, for the filet of flounder, we’re going to begin with a rack and set that in a backing pan. If you don’t have a baking rack, that’s fine, just be sure to coat the bottom of the pan, thoroughly, with olive oil. Now, plate the flounder filets on a flat surface, spread a thin layer of the stuffing over the top of the filets, and then carefully roll the filets, and secure them shut with a toothpick or two. You need to be very gentle during this process as the fish has a tendency to fall apart. As you finish rolling the filets, set them on the rack in the baking pan. Once the filets are rolled, sprinkle them with a light dusting paprika and dried oregano, a little of the left over stuffing and a drizzle of olive oil, and then bake for about 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees F.

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices of filet of flounder
  • For the Stuffing:
  • 1 ¼ cups of Italian style seasoned bread crumbs
  • ½ cup of chopped Italian parsley – stems removed and chopped
  • 1 tbs. capers plus a tbs. of caper juice – chopped
  • 1 stalk of celery – chopped fine
  • 4 cloves of garlic – chopped fine
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • ¼ cup of grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
  • Olive oil – for drizzling
  • Paprika and Dried Oregano for dusting over the fish
  • For the Sautéed Spinach:
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • ¾ cup walnut pieces
  • 3 – 4 cloves of garlic - chopped
  • Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp. Red pepper flakes
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat a large cast iron frying pan with 2 tbs. olive oil.
  2. Add the chopped parsley, chopped garlic and celery and toss for minute.
  3. Add the capers and caper juice and toss.
  4. Add the bread crumbs, lemon juice and cheese and give a good drizzle of olive oil and toss.
  5. Remove from the heat.
  6. Place the flounder flat on a plate and line the flounder with a thin layer of the breadcrumb mixture.
  7. Roll and carefully seal with a toothpick. Be gentle since the flounder will rip apart.
  8. Place on a rack in a baking pan, if you do not have a pan with a rack, that’s ok, just drizzle a little olive oil in the pan and place the flounder rolls in a baking pan.
  9. Sprinkle the flounder with paprika and dried oregano. You may dust the tops of the flounder with a little of the extra breadcrumbs and a drizzle of olive oil.
  10. Bake 20-25 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  11. For the Sautéed Spinach:
  12. Heat a large cast iron frying pan with 2 tbs. olive oil.
  13. Add the walnut pieces, sprinkle with sea salt and toss for a minute.
  14. Remove the walnuts from the pan and set aside.
  15. Add another 2 tbs. of olive oil and the chopped garlic. Toss for a minute or two until the garlic becomes fragrant, Do Not burn the garlic.
  16. Add the spinach, a sprinkle of sea salt and a ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes and toss until the spinach is gently wilted, Do Not over cook.
  17. Add in the walnut pieces and toss and remove from the heat with a slotted spoon to drain any excess moisture.
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Chef’s Note:当烹饪鱼,be aware that fish continues cooking after it’s been removed from the oven. The lighter and flakier the fish, the truer this statement becomes. To check to see if fish is done, an old tip is to insert a thin knife into the thickest part of your fish, and then ever so gently tilt the knife to an angle. You’re looking for the fish to flake readily, and for the juices to be translucent.

Pairing Tips:If you’re looking to pair this recipe with a wine, a good cava would pair excellently. Cava also has the added bonus of a bubbly flair to your evening. Greek white wines also work excellently with a meal like this, such as a decent Assyrtiko or a Malagousia. For something a bit more ‘familiar,’ a decent sauvignon blanc or an unoaked chardonnay would also pair excellently.

For the sautéed spinach, we heat a large cast iron frying pan with two tablespoons of olive oil, and then add in about three quarters of a cup of chopped walnuts, a dash of sea salt and toss them about in the pan for a minute or so. Remove them from the pan, and set them aside. Now, add in another two tablespoons of olive, and four cloves of chopped crushed garlic, and toss that for a minute or two until the garlic becomes fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic. You want the garlic ever so slightly golden on the edges, nothing more. If the garlic browns more than that, it’s burnt.

Now, add in the spinach with a dash of sea salt and about a quarter teaspoon of red pepper flakes (or more if you prefer a touch more heat), and toss until the spinach becomes wilted. Again, do not overcook. Now, add in the walnuts, then toss, and remove the entire mix from the pan with a slotted spoon, allowing any moisture to drain away.

Serve this alongside the fish, and you’re done.

Enjoy with Love!

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  1. angiesrecipessays

    20/02/2019 at 5:18 am

    看起来很好,面包屑填充床上啊亚博体育f sauteed spinach...a perfect meal!
    Reply
    • Catherinesays

      20/02/2019 at 1:13 pm

      Thank you dear Angie. xoxo
      Reply
  2. DAVID J MYERSsays

    20/02/2019 4:03点

    Catherine, This is a beautiful entree! Love it... Nice enhancement/alternative to the usual baked or grilled flounder. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
    Reply
    • Catherinesays

      20/02/2019 at 7:10 pm

      Thank you Dave. Have a beautiful day to you and Laurie.
      Reply
  3. Monidipa Duttasays

    21/02/2019 at 4:00 pm

    The recipe sounds really great and truly it is worth a try. And I will give it a try.
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  4. Chadsays

    21/02/2019 at 5:03 pm

    Your recipe made e drool, literally!!! looks so delicious! I am definitely trying it this weekend. Thanks for sharing. Chad www.mosaicslab.com
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  5. Oh to Be a Musesays

    21/02/2019 at 5:30 pm

    I don't eat any sort of meat anymore, but if I did, I would totally love this. It looks so delicious, and I love the breadcrumbs on top. NEW POST: http://www.ohtobeamuse.com/2019/02/musical-muses-of-note-sza-her-ella-mai-eryn-allen-kane.html
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  6. Maggie Unzuetasays

    21/02/2019 at 9:51 pm

    Hmmmm yum! I'm drooling! This Stuffed Filet looks so delicious.
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  7. Mimisays

    21/02/2019 at 10:22 pm

    This dish looks absolutely delicious! I am always searching for new ways to makd fish and this is perfect
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  8. Heathersays

    22/02/2019 at 2:46 am

    Since I stopped eating meat, I've been eating a lot of fish. I haven't tried flounder yet, but this looks too good to skip!
    Reply
  9. Katiesays

    22/02/2019 at 7:54 am

    Yummy! this sounds awesome. I'd love to try some new recipes for dinner
    Reply
  10. Indusays

    22/02/2019 at 8:06 am

    Look so tempting and surely would be delicious too. Great party dish indeed.
    Reply
  11. John Mulindisays

    22/02/2019 at 6:28 pm

    What a nice dish this is. I haven't taken fish in a long time, this is a good try for me. Thanks.
    Reply
  12. 金正日Segherssays

    22/02/2019 at 8:47 pm

    That flounder looks delish! We make a stuffed flounder too except we use crab meat instead of bread crumbs. I can't wait to try this recipe.
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  13. Sincerely Miss Jsays

    22/02/2019 at 9:15 pm

    The recipe sounds and looks really good. I love fish!
    Reply
  14. Sara Welchsays

    22/02/2019 at 10:19 pm

    I haven't prepared fish in quite a while; this looks fabulous! I'm going to give this a try tonight!
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  15. Marysasays

    23/02/2019 at 12:09 am

    This looks like a great dish, and not too difficult to make. I'm not very familiar with cooking with fish, but this combination looks wonderful.
    Reply
  16. Jasmine Hewittsays

    23/02/2019 at 2:29 am

    i havent had flounder in a while. thanks for the recipe, i gotta try it out
    Reply
  17. Shannon Gurneesays

    23/02/2019 at 5:21 am

    I've never had flounder before. This looks like a delicious recipe.
    Reply
  18. alexandra cooksays

    23/02/2019 at 6:12 am

    This looks so delicious and easy to make, this will definitely be my kids' new favorite
    Reply
  19. Preetsays

    23/02/2019 at 7:34 am

    I must try this recipe. It so delicious and look so easy to make and I am sure my husband and my kids will give me a warmer hug because of this dish.
    Reply
  20. Fatima Torressays

    23/02/2019 at 1:34 pm

    I love the smell of crushed garlic in the kitchen. So many delicious flavors in one dish.
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  21. My Family Travel Zonesays

    24/02/2019 at 5:11 pm

    It seems really very, very good:)
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  22. Chastitysays

    25/02/2019 at 11:00 pm

    Wow yes this looks fancy. I am a big seafood lover so I can see myself making this. Looks like perfection
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    03/06/2020 at 6:44 pm
    […] blanc pairing of light bodied fish prepared with herbs and oil. You might consider something like breaded flounder stuffed with a mix of garlic, capers, and romano cheese. On the other hand, you might consider serving this wine with leafy green salads topped with mild […]
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