Stuffed Flounder

Directions

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   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
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   Split each fillet in 1/2 to make a top and bottom portion of the fish.
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   Lightly season the bottom portions with salt and pepper.
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   Place 4 ounces crab stuffing on bottom portion.
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   Place the top portion of fish on top of crab stuffing.
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   Place in a baking dish.
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   Sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper, bread crumbs, and paprika.
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   Top with melted butter so as to moisten all of the crumbs.
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   Place a little water in the baking dish.
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    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until done.
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    Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
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    14 ounces blue crab backfin crabmeat
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    1 5/8 ounces blue crab claw meat
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    1 egg, beaten
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    1 1/4 ounces high quality mayonnaise, by volume
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    3/8-ounce apple cider vinegar
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    1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
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    Dry Ingredients:
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    3/8 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
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    1/8 teaspoon salt
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    Pinch white pepper
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    1 1/4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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    1 1/4 teaspoons cornstarch
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    1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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    1 1/4 teaspoons dry mustard
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    1 1/4 teaspoons dry parsley flakes
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    1 cup Japanese bread crumbs (panko)
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    Being careful to not break apart lumps, pick the crabmeat free of shells.
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    Refrigerate in mixing bowl.
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    Whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar, and set aside or refrigerate if not used immediately.
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    Thoroughly combine the dry ingredients.
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    Mix dry ingredients into the crab meat, trying not to break up or mash the lumps of crab.
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    Gently work the wet ingredients into the mix.
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    Chill immediately.