FLOUNDER FILLETS WITH TOMATO SAUCE

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Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 small or 1 large flounder fillet
4 tablespoons clarified butter, or oil
2 tablespoons unsalted regular butter
2 tablespoons chopped shallots or onion
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup fish stock (optional)
1/4 teaspoon crushed thyme
1 cup chopped canned plum tomatoes, with juice
Salt and pepper as desired
2 to 4 tablespoons additional cold, unsalted regular butter, cut up
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked pasta, or cooked orzo

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to low, or 150 degrees. Mix the flour, salt and pepper and dip the fillets in the mixture to coat both sides. Shake off the excess. Heat a large skillet very hot, add the clarified butter and when it is very hot fry the fillets quickly, turning them once, until they are golden brown on both sides (about 2 minutes or less, all told). Remove the fillets to dinner plates and keep warm in the oven.
  • Pour off any remaining clarified butter or oil from the skillet, add 2 tablespoons unsalted regular butter and (still over high heat) add the shallots and saute 30 seconds. Add the wine and fish stock and boil hard until it is almost gone. Add the thyme and chopped tomatoes and boil briefly until slightly reduced. Season with salt and pepper, remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in the additional regular butter bit by bit, incorporating each piece almost completely before adding the next. Warm the sauce again if necessary, but do not let it boil.
  • Spoon a small amount of the sauce over the fish fillets in the oven, return the skillet to the heat, add the chopped pasta and toss with the rest of the sauce until heated through. Spoon the pasta onto the dinner plates and serve with a tossed salad.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 892, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 35 grams, Sodium 1163 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Chipow Uzeh
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The fish was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was amazing. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Cynthia Libese
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I'm a novice cook and I was looking for a recipe that was easy to follow. This recipe was perfect for me. The instructions were clear and concise, and I was able to make the dish without any problems. The fish turned out great, and the tomato sauce w


Musarat Sumaiya
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This recipe is a winner! The fish was flaky and tender, and the tomato sauce was tangy and flavorful. I served it with pasta and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. I will definitely be making this dish again.


sagar jaan
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The fish was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was amazing. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this dish again.


emelia Akuka
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I'm a seasoned cook and I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try. This recipe caught my eye and I'm so glad I decided to make it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was out of this world. I served it with rice and it was


Ayebare Agnes
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This recipe is a must-try for any fish lover. The fish was cooked to perfection and the tomato sauce was simply divine. I served it with pasta and it was a meal that I will never forget. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Kopila Bhatt
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The fish was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was amazing. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Lisa Aro
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I'm a novice cook and I was looking for a recipe that was easy to follow. This recipe was perfect for me. The instructions were clear and concise, and I was able to make the dish without any problems. The fish turned out great, and the tomato sauce w


C. Alexandru
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This recipe is a winner! The fish was flaky and tender, and the tomato sauce was tangy and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. I will definitely be making this dish again.


christopher perez
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The fish was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was delicious. I served it with pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Meddie Meddie
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I'm a busy mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This recipe was perfect for me because it was quick and easy to make. The fish was cooked in no time, and the tomato sauce was simple to prepare. The dish was a hit with my family, and I will def


David Kunitz
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was flaky and moist, and the tomato sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Tangana Lipe
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The fish was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was amazing. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Amanda Hannigan
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I'm a beginner cook and I found this recipe to be very easy to follow. The instructions were clear and concise, and I was able to make the dish without any problems. The fish turned out great, and the tomato sauce was delicious. I will definitely be


Asma Dawood
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The fish was flaky and flavorful, and the tomato sauce was tangy and delicious. I served it with pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ibrahim 1955
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Absolutely delicious! The fish was cooked to perfection and the tomato sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Sarfraz Mughal
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I've been cooking for years and I have to say that this flounder fillets with tomato sauce recipe is one of the best fish recipes I've ever tried. The fish was cooked perfectly, it was flaky and juicy, and the tomato sauce was tangy and flavorful. I