FLOUNDER WITH SHRIMP STUFFING

Flounder With Shrimp Stuffing image

Provided by Lori Brown

Categories Seafood

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 21

STUFFING
6 Tbsp butter, cubed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 c celery, finely chopped
1/4 c green pepper, finely chopped
1 lb uncooked shrimp, peeled, devained and chopped
1/4 c 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 1/2 c 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

Steps:

1. In a large skillet, melt butter. Add the onion, celery and green pepper; saute until tender. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink (don't over cook). Add the broth, pimientos, Worcestershire sauce, dill, chives, salt and cayenne; heat through. Remove from the heat; stir in bread crumbs.
2. 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 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.