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National Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day

Food · February 18

A day for crab-stuffed flounder, the mild white fish rolled or folded around a buttery crab filling and baked until tender.

National Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day falls on Thursday, February 18, 2027. That is 114 days away.

Crab-stuffed flounder is a thin, mild fillet wrapped around a filling of crab meat, breadcrumbs or crackers, butter and seasoning, then baked. It shows up on seafood restaurant menus along the coasts and in home kitchens that want something a little special without much fuss.

Flounder is a flatfish. It lies on the sea floor, and as it grows, one eye moves over so both eyes end up on the same side of its head. The fillets it gives are delicate and almost sweet, which is why cooks like pairing it with crab. Neither flavor shouts over the other.

The method is forgiving. Some cooks roll each fillet into a little spiral with the stuffing tucked inside. Others lay one fillet down, pile on the crab mixture and cover it with a second. A squeeze of lemon, a little paprika and a brush of melted butter on top are common finishing touches. Because the fish is thin, it cooks quickly, so the main job is keeping it from drying out.

On the plate it tends to come with rice, green beans, a simple salad or a spoonful of lemony sauce. The stuffing gets a light crust on top in the oven, and that crisp edge is often the first bite people go for.

Ways to celebrate

• Try baking flounder fillets rolled around a simple crab and breadcrumb filling.
• Order crab-stuffed flounder at a local seafood spot.
• Share a family recipe for seafood stuffing with a friend.
• Look for flounder at the fish counter and ask how fresh it is.

Dates

All national days on February 18

Also on February 18

• National Drink Wine Day
• Pluto Day
• National Battery Day

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