Baked Stuffed Flounder Ricardo

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This baked stuffed flounder is easy to make ahead and serve to your guests. The sage stuffing and subtly flavored cream sauce bring accolades from seafood lovers!

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh bread crumbs

  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 ½ teaspoons sage

  • 1 cup diced celery

  • 3 tablespoons minced onion

  • salt to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 egg

  • 2 pounds flounder fillets

  • 1 ½ cups light cream

  • ½ cup sherry

  • 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

  • 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, sage, celery, onion, and salt an pepper; mix well. Beat egg slightly, and mix into the stuffing.

  2. Spread stuffing on each fillet, roll up, and secure with toothpicks. Stand fillets up in a 2 quart casserole.

  3. Stir together cream and sherry in a small bowl. Pour over fillets. Sprinkle with cheese.

  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Serve stuffed fillets with cream sauce. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg, place a pat of butter or margarine on each fillet, and garnish with parsley.

  5. If the sauce needs thickening, pour it into a small saucepan. Stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons flour, and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1056 Calories
43g Fat
93g Carbs
69g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 1056
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g 55%
Saturated Fat 23g 116%
Cholesterol 265mg 88%
Sodium 1434mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 93g 34%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 69g 138%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 579mg 45%
Iron 8mg 43%
Potassium 1249mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.