Today is Crab Stuffed Flounder Day. Flounder, also known as flat fish, are found in all of the oceans. Flat fish also include: sole, flounder, halibut, plaice and turbot. Sometimes fluke, halibut, and plaice are types of flounder. Flounder is a valuable food and can be prepared whole or in fillets, and is equally delicious broiled, steamed or sauteed. These fish are known to lie on the sea floor and can also camouflage themselves in order to hide from their predators.
Here are two fine examples of their survival instincts. Another distinguishing feature is the fact that while they are not born with both of their eyes on the same side of their heads, as they mature, one eye joins the other, allowing them the advantage of staying close to the bottom of the sea.
Some ingenious cook must have thought of stuffing them with crab and shrimp, and they are quite delicious prepared this way. Could be the case that one day, this cook did not have enough crab and shrimp to make a whole serving, and decided to stretch these ingredients by combining some fillers and flavors, then adding the seafood stuffing into the flounder. However the idea came about, it was inventive and gives this pleasant tasting fish a flavorful twist.
Here is a baked flounder recipe from our member at Plum Bush Cottage and here is a Paula Dean Recipe for this dish.
