Flounder with Shrimp Stuffing

By Addie

For a perfect date night meal, try this delicious stuffed flounder. You don't have to go to a fancy restaurant when you can make a recipe that is sure to impress your date!—Marie T Forte, Raritan, New Jersey (Taste of Home Magazine)

Ingredients

• STUFFING:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper
• 8 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon diced pimientos, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon minced chives
• Dash salt
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
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• FISH:
• 2 flounder fillets (3 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
• Dash paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Adapted from keyingredient.com

Preparation

Step 1

In large skillet, melt butter. Add the onion, celery and green pepper; saute until tender. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turns pink. Add the broth, pimientos, worcestershire sauce, dill, chives, salt and cayenne; heat through. Remove from the heat; stir in bread crumbs.

Spoon about 1/2 cup stuffing onto each fillet; roll up. Place seam side down in a greased 13" x 9" baking dish. Drizzle with butter and lemon juice. Sprinkle with seasonings. Bake, uncovered at 275 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.