Preparing a delectable meal of Abby's Flounder Florentine is an art form that combines the delicate flavors of flounder, the richness of spinach and béchamel sauce, and the crispy topping of Parmesan cheese. This classic dish has been a staple of seafood cuisine for generations and continues to tantalize taste buds with its exquisite combination of textures and flavors. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your dinner guests, this dish is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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FLOUNDER FLORENTINE
I discovered this recipe several years ago when I was looking looking through some flounder recipes. Even though we're not big fans of fish, we enjoy this dish. It's tasty, healthy and inexpensive. -Debbie Verbeck, Florence, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle spinach in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with fillets., In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg until blended. Gradually add milk. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Pour over fillets; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED FLOUNDER FLORENTINE
Flounder is stuffed with a mixture of spinach and herbs, creating a delicious roll for this tasty flounder florentine recipe.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the spinach, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
- Put about 1 1/2 tablespoons spinach mixture on each flounder fillet; roll up.
- Put the fish rolls in a baking dish, seam-side down. Add the wine.
- Cover and bake 25 minutes.
- Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the liquid. Keep the fish warm.
- Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; add flour, the remaining salt and the remaining black pepper, and mustard. Add the reserved liquid and milk.
- Stir until thick and bubbly.
- Pour the sauce over the stuffed flounder rolls. Sprinkle with Parmesan and paprika just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 794 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
FLOUNDER FLORENTINE
This is a simple way to cook any mild fish such as flounder, sole or tilapia. Easy but tasty and healthy too.
Provided by Marich
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook the spinach according to package instructions. Drain well and squeeze out any excess water.
- Heat oil and butter in a large saute pan (ovenproof is good).
- Add the minced onion and mushrooms. Saute till softened.
- Add the spinach and stir well till heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste. If using the same pan, separate spinach into the same amounts as you have fish. Usually 4 or 5 sections if the fish is small. Or you can use a pyrex 9 X 18 oven proof dish. Place fish over spinach and sprinkle with paprika. Bake till fish flakes easily. About 30 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.2, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 62.1, Sodium 235.2, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 4, Protein 31.6
ABBY'S FLOUNDER FLORENTINE
Steps:
- 1. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly oil an 11 × 8-inch baking dish. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. In batches, letting the first addition wilt before adding another, add the spinach. Cook, stirring often, until the spinach begins to wilt, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander. Using a rubber spatula, press the spinach well to remove excess liquid. Transfer to a bowl, and stir in 2 tablespoons Parmigiano, 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Let stand until cool enough to handle. 3. Season the flounder fillets with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. For each serving, place a fillet on the work surface, with the shinier skinned side up. Place one quarter of the spinach in the center of the fillet, shaping it into a compact log about 2 1/2 inches long. Fold over the right and left sides of the fillet to enclose the spinach. Arrange the flounder fillets, folded side down, in the baking dish. Drizzle the wine over the fish. Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon Parmi- giano. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture and paprika over the fillets, and drizzle with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. 4. Bake until the flounder is opaque when pierced with the tip of a knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot, with the lemon wedges and a spoonful of the pan juices. Sprinkle the parsley over all. - From Skinny Italian by Teresa Giudice with Heather Maclean
FLOUNDER FLORENTINE
'I discovered this recipe several years ago when I was looking for a way to dress up fish fillets,' recalls Debbie Verbeck of Florence, New Jersey. 'Even though we're not big fans of fish, we enjoy this dish. It's tasty, healthy and inexpensive.'
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle spinach in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with fillets.
- In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg until blended. Gradually add milk. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Pour over fillets; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 72.7 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 417.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
FLOUNDER FLORENTINE
'I discovered this recipe several years ago when I was looking for a way to dress up fish fillets,' recalls Debbie Verbeck of Florence, New Jersey. 'Even though we're not big fans of fish, we enjoy this dish. It's tasty, healthy and inexpensive.'
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle spinach in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with fillets.
- In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg until blended. Gradually add milk. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Pour over fillets; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 72.7 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 417.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
FLOUNDER FLORENTINE WITH PISTACHIOS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pick over the fillets to remove small bones.
- Remove and discard tough stems or blemished leaves on the spinach. Rinse thoroughly and drain well.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a casserole and add spinach. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and nutmeg and stir. Cook about 1 minute or until wilted. Remove from the heat.
- Put milk in a flat dish and add flounder pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and turn the pieces in the milk. Shake off excess.
- Blend flour with salt and pepper. Add fish pieces and coat on all sides. Shake off excess.
- Heat corn oil in a nonstick skillet and add fish fillets. Cook about 1 minute or less, until golden brown on one side. Turn the pieces and cook about 1 minute or less. As the fish pieces are cooked, transfer them immediately to individual plates, rather than to a platter. The fish is delicate and must not be overhandled. Surround each serving of fish with a portion of spinach.
- Pour off the fat from the skillet and add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and pistachios. Heat until bubbling and sprinkle with lemon juice. Pour the sauce over fish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 465, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 919 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram
FLOUNDER FLORENTINE
I'm always experimenting with foods I have in my kitchen to come up with simple, healthy dishes for my family. This one was a hit.
Provided by qilla
Categories Spinach
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash red peppers and take out the seeds, cut each pepper into 4 pieces. Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with olive oil. Grill in oven for 20 min (400F), if you want the peppers to be more charred, turn on the grill for the last 5 minutes.
- Place flounder fillets in a oven proof dish.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Place in preheated oven (400F) for 15 minutes.
- (You can put the fish and the pepper in the oven at the same time, but you should take out the fish if you want to grill your peppers.).
- in the mean time. Put spinach in a microwave safe bowl. microwave on high for 5 minutes, then add neufchatel cheese and microwave another minute. Stir spinach and cheese mix and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the spinach mixture over the fish and then top with the peppers. Sprinkle everything with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for another 15 minutes.
- Serve with a side of rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.3, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 58.2, Sodium 478.2, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 20.2
FLORENTINES
Enjoy these classic florentines at Christmas time. Jewelled with cherries and pistachios and coated in chocolate, these biscuits are the perfect festive gift
Provided by Katy Gilhooly
Time 45m
Yield Makes 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C/gas 4. Line two baking sheets with baking parchment.Melt the butter, sugar and golden syrup in a small saucepan over a low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and whisk in the flour then add the cherries, flaked almonds, pistachios and orange zest.
- Scoop 10 flat tbsp of the mixture onto the baking sheets, leaving room for them to spread. You will need to do these in batches. Bake for 10 mins until golden. Leave to cool for 2 mins until firm enough to lift onto a wire rack. Cool completely. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a simmering saucepan of water or in the microwave in 30 second bursts. Turn the florentines over on the wire rack. Spoon chocolate onto the base of each florentine and gently spread to the edges. When the chocolate is firm enough to hold its shape, use a fork to draw wavy lines across the chocolate. Leave to set and then store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Choose the Right Flounder: Look for flounder fillets that are firm and have a mild, sweet flavor. Avoid fillets that are thin or have a slimy texture.
- Season the Flounder: Before cooking, season the flounder fillets with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
- Cook the Flounder Properly: Flounder is a delicate fish, so it is important to cook it carefully. Overcooked flounder will be tough and dry. The best way to cook flounder is to pan-fry it, bake it, or grill it.
- Make the Florentine Sauce: While the flounder is cooking, prepare the Florentine sauce. This sauce is made with spinach, cream, and Parmesan cheese. It is rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the delicate flavor of the flounder.
- Serve the Flounder: Once the flounder is cooked, serve it immediately with the Florentine sauce. You can also garnish the dish with fresh herbs or lemon wedges.
Conclusion:
Flounder Florentine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The delicate flavor of the flounder pairs perfectly with the rich and creamy Florentine sauce. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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