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Spinach Stuffed Flounder

Flounder fillets stuffed with a cream cheese, mozzarella, feta and spinach mixture, rolled jelly-roll style and baked until flaky.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 6 flounder fillets about4–6 ozeach, boneless & skinless
  • 1/2 tsp.Old Bay Seasoningor to taste
  • 1 tbsp.olive oil
  • 3 oz.cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cupmozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cupfeta cheese crumbled
  • 3 oz.baby spinach roughly chopped

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and place a rack in the center of the oven.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine 3 oz softened cream cheese, ½ cup shredded mozzarella, ½ cup crumbled feta, and 3 oz roughly chopped baby spinach. Mix with a spoon or your hands until well combined and spreadable.
  • Pat the 6 flounder fillets dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the ½ tsp Old Bay Seasoning evenly over the fillets.
  • Divide the cheese-and-spinach mixture into 6 equal portions.
  • Working one fillet at a time, place one portion of filling near the tail end of the fillet. Starting at the tail, roll the fillet up jelly-roll style and place it seam side down in a baking dish. Repeat with the remaining fillets and filling.
  • Using the 1 tbsp olive oil, brush the tops of the rolled fillets lightly with oil.
  • Bake the stuffed flounder at 350°F for about 20 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest 2–3 minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • spoon or hands
  • Paper Towels
  • Basting Brush

Notes

Usemedium-thick filletsso they roll without tearing
Check forpin bonesbefore stuffing
Don’t overfill — some stuffing should stay inside the roll
Fresh baby spinach is softer than frozen
If using frozen fish,thaw and pat dryfully
Add crab meat🦀 for a seafood-restaurant upgrade
Breadcrumb toppingfor a golden, crunchy crust
Fresh herbslike dill, parsley, or chives in the filling
Lemon zestor a squeeze of lemon for brightness
Cayenne or black pepperfor heat