Deconstructed Stuffed Flounder With Lemon Sauce Recipes

CRAB-STUFFED FLOUNDER WITH MORNAY SAUCE AND GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE

Steps:

• For the green beans almondine: Place a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. Working in batches (to avoid crowding the pot and slowing the return a boil), cook the green beans for about 3 minutes, or until al dente. With a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the green beans directly to an ice-filled bowl and shock to stop cooking. Drain well.
• Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming and beginning to smell nutty. Add the blanched green beans and toss to coat. Add the toasted almonds and season with salt and pepper.
• For the Mornay sauce: Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and mix with a wooden spoon to make a roux--it should look like wet sand. Cook, stirring, for a couple minutes and then whisk in milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring and scraping the bottom and scorners of the pan, and cook for a few minutes. Season with some salt, pepper and nutmeg. Remove from the heat and add the Gruyere, stirring until fully melted and combined.
• For the crab-stuffed flounder: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, garlic and celery; cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Deglaze the pan with the vermouth and hot sauce to taste, and let cook for another minute. Pour the vegetables into a medium bowl and add the breadcrumbs, thyme and Old Bay; mix to combine. Gently fold in the crabmeat. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Rinse and pat dry the flounder fillets and lay on a baking sheet. Spread the stuffing along half of each fillet and fold over to enclose. Dot evenly with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes
• Set the stuffed flounder on serving plates and top with Mornay sauce. Serve with the green beans on the side.

BAKED STUFFED FLOUNDER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium saute pan over low heat, melt the butter; add the onion and a pinch of salt and sweat until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to cook for another minute. Add the spinach and lemon zest and cook until just heated through. Season with the salt and pepper, add the parsley, and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
• Place the heavy cream and wine into a saucepan over medium heat. Once the mixture begins to simmer, gradually add the cheese and stir until melted. Set aside and keep warm.
• If the fillets are large, cut in half. Season each filet on both sides with salt and pepper. Divide the spinach mixture evenly among the fillets and roll the fish around the mixture. Place the rice into a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish and spread evenly. Place each roll on top of the rice, seam side down. Pour over the cheese sauce and place in the oven for 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

FLOUNDER IN LEMON AND WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix bread crumbs, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
• Dredge fish fillets in the crumbs mixture, shake off any excess.
• Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet large enough to accommodate 4 fillets in single layer.
• Add the flounder fillets to the skillet and saute them until done, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
• Transfer the fish to a large serving plate, cover to keep warm.
• Add wine, garlic, lemon juice and orange juice to the pan, stir to mix for about 1 minute or until the sauce is thicken.
• Add green onion and butter and quickly remove from heat.
• Pour sauce over fish, garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately with steamed rice and your favorite steamed vegetable.

LEMON MUSTARD BROILED FLOUNDER

Steps:

• 1. Place the butter in a small bowl and combine with the mustard, parsley, and lemon zest. Set aside.
• 2. Arrange the oven or broiler rack 4 inches from the heat. Preheat the broiler. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil. Oil the foil lightly. Evenly space 4 flounder fillets on each of the baking sheets.
• 3. Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons of the butter mixture atop each fish fillet. Broil for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the fish is lightly browned on top and just cooked through. Do not overcook.
• 4. Serve immediately, garnished with a flourish of clover sprouts and a lemon quarter.

BAKED STUFFED FLOUNDER WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Filling:.
• In medium pan melt butter over low heat. Saute onion with salt to sweat onion, until translucent.
• Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add spinach and lemon zest and cook until heated through.
• Add parsley and stir through.
• Remove from heat and keep warm.
• Sauce:.
• Place cream and wine in saucepan over medium heat and bring to gentle simmer.
• Gradually add grated cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat and keep warm.
• Spread cooked rice evenly in a 2 &1/2 qt casserole dish.
• Season fish fillets with additional salt and the pepper.
• Divide the spinach mixture evenly among the fillets.
• Roll up fillets and place seam side down on the cooked rice.
• Pour cheese sauce over all.
• Bake, uncovered for 25 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• Note: Serving size is approximate. The original recipe said "serves 4-6".

STUFFED FLOUNDER

Steps:

• In a skillet, melt 1/4 cup of butter; add tomato, celery and parsley. Cook over low heat until vegetables are tender and juices evaporate, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the bread crumbs, blue cheese, egg and salt. Spread over fillets; roll up and secure with toothpicks. Place in a greased 11x1x2-in. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; add lemon juice. Pour over fillets. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove toothpicks before serving.