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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Flounder with Shrimp Stuffing

I love flounder grilled and baked but in the colder months I enjoy it stuffed because it is richer and more filling.  This recipe was found in Taste of Home, June/July 2009 and is very easy.  This stuffing is fabulous and would also be great for stuffed mushrooms!

Servings: 6
Cook Time: Prep Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour
Meal Type: Entree
NC Ingredients: Shrimp, Flounder

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Ingredients

Stuffing
6
Tbsp. butter, cubed
1
small onion, finely chopped
1/4
cup finely chopped celery
1/4
cup finely chopped green pepper
1
lb. uncooked NC shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
1/4
cup beef broth
1
tsp. diced pimientos, drained
1
tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2
tsp. dill weed
1/2
tsp. minced chives
1/8
tsp. salt
1/8
tsp. cayenne pepper
1
½ cups soft bread crumbs
Fish
6
flounder fillets (3 oz. each)
5
Tbsp. butter, melted
2
Tbsp. lemon juice
1
tsp. minced fresh parsley
1/2
tsp. paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Stuffing

In a large skillet, melt butter.

Add the onion, celery and green pepper; sauté until tender.

Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink.

Add the broth, pimientos, Worcestershire sauce, dill, chives, salt and cayenne; heat through.

Remove from the heat; stir in breadcrumbs.

Fish

Spoon about ½ cup stuffing onto each fillet; roll up.

Place seam side down in a greased 13 X 9 inch baking dish.

Drizzle with butter and lemon juice.

Sprinkle with seasonings.

Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

 
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