Flounder with Shrimp Sauce Recipe
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Flounder with Shrimp Sauce

By: Carolyn Glassmoyer 
"Carolyn Glassmoyer wraps flounder around succulent shrimp in this elegant from-the-sea favorite. Its delicate fish flavor melds perfectly with the milk mustard sauce, she notes from Shillington, Pennsylvania."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (31)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 (6 ounce) fillets flounder
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 teaspoons butter
  • 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

  1. Sprinkle each flounder fillet with lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Roll each fillet around a shrimp and secure with a toothpick. Chop remaining shrimp; set aside. Arrange rolled fillets seam side down in an 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and bake at 425 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and shrimp turn pink.
  2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour; gradually add the milk, mustard, white pepper and remaining salt until blended. Add remaining shrimp. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and shrimp turn pink. Serve sauce over fish.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (one stuffed fillet with 1/4 cup sauce) equals 253 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 130 mg cholesterol, 666 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 0.55 g fiber, 38 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 very lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
It's probably just a personal preference, but I really dislike fish that's just plain white...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2007 by PRINCESS20NY   view full review
This was great. The sauce has a delicate texture and tastes delicious. I think I added a bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by Kathy   view full review
Excellent! I sprinkled a bit of Kraft parmesan cheese inside the flounder. And, I thought...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2008 by SMGRUHLKE   view full review
This was a pretty easy and delicious dish! I used tilapia cutting each fillet in half...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2009 by Ashley   view full review
As recommended I cut the amount of Dijon mustard in half. I did not wrap the fish around the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2007 by Lilly   view full review
I'm not crazy about flounder so I made this recipe with cod. The sauce is great! I'm...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2010 by NCGiantsFan   view full review
I REALLY enjoyed this, great flavor and easy to make. I would have given it 5 stars, but my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by pmetro76   view full review
This is Really, Really good! I also cut the dijon by half. The sauce is wonderful. I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2009 by KISMET37   view full review
Yum! Very easy to prepare and great flavor. I'll make this whenever flounder goes on sale. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2010 by buildbridges   view full review
I was so excited to try this recipe with the fresh flounder I just purchased. I followed the...

 

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