Crab-Stuffed Flounder au Gratin
Crab-Stuffed Flounder au Gratin is a classic American seafood dish, particularly popular in coastal regions like New England and the Mid-Atlantic. It features delicate flounder fillets filled with a savory crab meat mixture, topped with a creamy sauce and a golden, crispy breadcrumb or cheese crust, then baked until bubbly.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the flounder and crab, and moderately high in fat due to the creamy sauce and gratin topping. It is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, and vitamin B12, with a typical serving containing approximately 400-500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.5 µg |
| Selenium | 42 µg |
| Phosphorus | 380 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 800 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.5 mg |
| Zinc | 3.2 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 µg |
Per 1 fillet with stuffing and topping (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a luxurious yet comforting fusion of classic French 'au gratin' technique with abundant American coastal seafood. Nutritionally, the combination of lean white fish and crab provides a high-quality, low-mercury protein source rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3s.
