Spinach Stuffed Flounder
Flaky flounder fillets rolled around savory spinach and topped with Parmesan cream sauce—easy, delicious, and great for weeknights or company.
Ingredients
- Butter for the baking dish
- 5 tbsp butter, divided
- 3 to 4 tbsp minced shallots
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, (cooked and well-squeezed)
- 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 2 pounds flounder, fillets
- ⅓ cup white wine, (dry)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp dry mustard
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Dash paprika
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish.Butter for the baking dish
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté until softened and translucent.2 tbsp butter | 3 to 4 tbsp minced shallots
- Add the cooked spinach, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper to the skillet with the shallots. Taste for seasoning. Combine and set aside.10 ounces frozen spinach | ½ tsp kosher salt | 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning | 1/2 tsp garlic powder | ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Place 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture on a flounder fillet. Roll it up and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. repeat with the remaining fish and spinach. Add the wine to the baking dish and bake the flounder rolls for 25 minutes.2 pounds flounder | 1/3 cup white wine
- While the fish is baking, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. When the butter begins to sizzle, add the flour, remaining salt, remaining pepper, and mustard powder. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Then, stir in the Parmesan cheese and continue stirring until it has melted. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.3 tbsp butter | ½ tsp kosher salt | ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper | 3 tbsp all-purpose flour | 1/2 tsp dry mustard | 1 cup whole milk | 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Pour the sauce over the stuffed flounder rolls and sprinkle with paprika just before serving.Dash paprika
Nutrition
Calories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 35gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 1065mgPotassium: 739mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8980IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 281mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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