I wanted to share a couple holidays that fall on February 18th, which is National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day #nationalcrabstuffedflounderday and well as National Drink Wine Day #nationalwineday which I believe would go well with Crab Stuffed Flounder which Charlie and I will pass on. But would make a nice dish for Charlie to prepare in his Homeschool Cooking Class. Would you like to join David for Crab Stuffed Flounder and a glass of Wine which would be the perfect celebration for National Wine Day #nationalwineday.
National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day is on February 18th, and is certainly a day of celebration for Seafood lovers including my family. For those that didn’t know Crab-Stuffed Flounder is composed of a combination of Crab Meat, Butter, Bread Crumbs, and Seasoning, these ingredients are stuffed into the Flounder or rolled up into the Fillets and baked. I have a question for you. Did you know there are 100s of different species of Flounder and this Flatfish is generally divided into right-eyed and left-eyed families.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL CRAB STUFFED FLOUNDER DAY
Fish is so flavorful, it’s easy to appreciate how easy it is to prepare this meal. Crab-Stuffed Flounder is a fuss-free dish to make and is even easier for Seafood loves to divine. The creativity of how this meal is put together and its taste are what make Crab-Stuffed Flounder a tasty dish.
The origins of National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day remain unknown, but it is a holiday set aside to commemorate the dish’s unique and intriguing flavors. This Seafood delicacy is usually made by stuffing a mixture of Crabmeat, Butter, and Breadcrumbs into a whole Flounder. The Crab mixture is sometimes rolled up into Flounder fillets to make Roulades. The Seafood Flounder is then baked in the oven until it’s cooked all the way through and served hot.
Common species of the Flounder found in the United States are the Winter and Pacific Flounders. There are thousands of species of Crab, only certain types of Crab can be eaten. The blue Crab, Stone Crab, Dungeness, Lord, and Rock or Snow Crabs are some of the popular, edible Crabs in the United States. White Crab meat is the best choice to combine with Flounder, where the Crab Flakes become indistinguishable, as with Crab Cakes. When serving your Crab Cakes don’t forget the Mashed Potatoes, or Fries and Green Beans.
As we all know there is an abundance of holidays dedicated to food throughout the year, National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day is one of the more well-known holidays although there are people who have never heard of National Crab Stuffed Flounder day like my family. The holiday is worth celebrating.
HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL CRAB STUFFED FLOUNDER DAY
- Celebrate National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day by making your own version of Crab-Stuffed Flounder at home.
- If you don’t feel like cooking, use this holiday as an excuse yourself to get out of the kitchen and enjoy a nice meal at a restaurant.
FACTS ABOUT FLOUNDER
- When threatened, Flounders usually turn pale to be less visible to predators. The color of their bodies also indicates an emotional state.
- Flounders can reach up to 27 inches in length and the females are generally larger than males.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL CRAB STUFFED FLOUNDER DAY
- Studies have shown that eating Flounder may lower cholesterol levels, protect fetal health, and reduce inflammation. Research also suggests Flounder may help to alleviate mild symptoms of depression.
- Crab-Stuffed Flounder is not only incredibly delicious but easy to make.
Crab Stuffed Flounder
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Flounder Fillets
- 1 cup Crabmeat – drained, flaked and cartilage removed
- 3 crushed Saltine Crackers
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped Green Bell Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground dry Mustard
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ground White Pepper to taste
- 1 Egg white
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Butter, melted
Topping:
- 1 Egg yolk
- 5 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dried Parsley
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Rinse the Flounder Fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Lightly grease a shallow baking dish.
- Combine Crabmeat, crushed Saltines, Bell Pepper, Mustard, Worcestershire Sauce, Salt, and White Pepper together in a medium bowl. Combine Egg white and 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise in a small bowl; stir into Crabmeat mixture.
- Brush Fillets with melted butter; place in the prepared baking dish. Spoon Crabmeat mixture over Fillets and drizzle with any remaining butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make topping: lightly beat Egg yolk in a small bowl. Stir in 5 tablespoons of Mayonnaise. Remove the Fish from the oven and spread this mixture over stuffing; sprinkle with Parsley and Paprika.
- Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and bake until golden and bubbly, about 5 or 6 minutes.
National Drink Wine Day #nationalwineday
I would like to share a Holiday which is going to make David very happy. It’s National Drink Wine Day which is held each year on February 18th. Get ready to unwind with a glass your favorite Wine. Wine has been a staple in human culture since its invention in 7000 BC. Some ancient societies enjoyed Wwine so much, they even worshiped it! These days, hundreds of types of Wine are produced all over the world, so there’s an endless variety to choose from.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL DRINK WINE DAY
We know humans have been making Wine for thousands of years, but no one is certain who was the first to ferment Grapes into the beverage we now call Wine. Evidence of ancient Wine production has been found in China, the Middle East, and Greece, so it appears many different cultures discovered the process at nearly the same time.
The oldest known Winery was found in a cave in Armenia, and is over 4,000 years old — The venters there were using a Grape still used to make Wine today! Here is a fun fact for you. Barrels of Wine have been found in the tombs of Egyptian Pharaohs, and the Ancient Greeks used Wine in secret religious ceremonies.
Although Wine has taken all sorts of different forms throughout the ages, the process has changed very little in the thousands of years since its invention. Grapes are crushed, pressed, and fermented, and the mixture is sealed into barrels. The mixture is aged, and then bottled. Using these simple steps, an infinite variety of Wines can be created, and different regions of the world are known for the distinctive vintages they produce.
Things like soil, temperature, and weather all affect the way Wine grapes grow, and make each batch unique. Two bottles of the same Wine from the same vineyard might taste totally different depending on the year they were produced, and some vintages become highly sought after as a result.
NATIONAL DRINK WINE DAY TRADITIONS
Gather your family and friends and uncork your favorite bottle of Wine.
Today is the perfect day to splurge a little on that bottle of Wine that’s slightly above your budget but you’ve always wanted to purchase for yourself.
Today is the day to think outside the box and drink Wine in different places like the bath, at Sunset on a Mountain, or on a picnic blanket in your garden.
NATIONAL DRINK WINE DAY ACTIVITIES
- Today is the perfect day to attend a Wine tasting with your friends and family because it’s a way to sample different varieties of Wine, while receiving instruction from a certified Sommelier.
- Many Wineries run tours of their vineyards and cellars showing you where and how they make Wine which is an excellent way to learn more about the art of Winemaking.
- Visit a Wine bar is a great way to hang out with friends and family and try new Wines you haven’t tried before. Most Wine bars serve local Wines, so you can get a taste of what’s happening in your area’s Wine scene.
FACTS ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF WINE
- There are more organic compounds in a glass of Wine than in your blood.
- The tannins found in red Wine are a powerful antioxidant, and have been shown to lower blood pressure and risk of strokes, diabetes, and heart disease.
- Prince Charles owns an Aston Martin powered by Wine-based biofuel.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL DRINK WINE DAY
- There are so many varieties of Wine which comes in different colors, tastes, and vintages and there is always a new Wine to try if you look for it.
- Boasting dozens of powerful antioxidant compounds, Wine can actually be quite healthy. Did you know Science has shown that a glass of red Wine a day has numerous health benefits..
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
