CHEESY FLOUNDER FLORENTINE

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Healthy and delicious take on a favorite. We call this 'Milk Fish' in honor of a totally different recipe of a friend from the Philippines.

Provided by rockie

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups milk
4 (5 ounce) flounder fillets
8 ounces spinach fettuccine
¼ cup butter, divided
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
⅓ cup shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Pour milk into a large skillet, place over medium heat, and place fish fillets into milk. Bring to a simmer and cook fish in milk for 1 minute. Transfer fillets to a plate and pour milk into a large measuring cup.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the spinach fettuccine, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and transfer into a 2-quart casserole. Toss fettuccine with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium heat and whisk flour into butter, stirring constantly until mixture forms a paste. Cook and stir for 1 minute, then whisk reserved milk and chicken stock into flour mixture until thoroughly combined. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove sauce from heat; whisk in Dijon mustard, black pepper, nutmeg, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup of Gruyere cheese.
  • Spread spinach over fettuccine noodles; arrange fillets on top of spinach. Pour sauce over the fish and sprinkle remaining Parmesan and Gruyere cheeses over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling, about 15 minutes. Heat the oven's broiler and broil until cheese topping is browned, 1 to 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 119.9 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 819.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Naira Banging
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This was the worst flounder I've ever had! The fish was overcooked and the spinach sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Javeed Akhtar
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This dish was a bit too complicated for my liking. There were too many steps and ingredients involved. I would prefer a simpler recipe.


Faheem Iqbal
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The flounder was cooked perfectly and the spinach sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Nilu Luxsan
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The flounder was flaky and delicious, and the spinach sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Thomas Bingham
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my flounder was rubbery and the spinach sauce was gritty. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Kevin Jones
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This was the best flounder I've ever had! The fish was cooked perfectly and the spinach sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.


Donovan Steele
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This dish was a bit too expensive for my budget. The ingredients were all very high quality, but I could have made a similar dish with less expensive ingredients.


Steven Barthalow
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The flounder was delicious, but the spinach sauce was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the sauce.


Yara Ahmed
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This recipe was a bit underwhelming. The flounder was bland and the spinach sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.


Lauren Rowe
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This dish was absolutely amazing! The flounder was cooked to perfection and the spinach sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish.


Joe Duhamel
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The flounder was a bit overcooked, but the spinach sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking the fish for a shorter amount of time.


Mahomed Seif
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This dish was a bit too complicated for my liking. There were too many steps and ingredients involved. I would prefer a simpler recipe.


Ko Ye
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flounder was mild and flaky, and the spinach sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this again.


Sakuni Jayasundara
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The flounder was flaky and the spinach sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus.


Joshua Garcia
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The flounder was perfectly cooked and the spinach was flavorful. However, I found the sauce to be a bit bland. I added some garlic and lemon juice to give it more flavor.


Tamita Richardson
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The cheese and spinach sauce was very heavy and overpowering. I would recommend using less cheese or a lighter sauce.


Thabiso Keokeditswe
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the delicate flavor of the flounder and the creamy spinach sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Gregory Chittum
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This cheesy flounder florentine was an absolute delight! The flavors of the fish, cheese, and spinach came together beautifully. I especially loved the crispy Parmesan crust on top. It was easy to make and a real crowd-pleaser.