Best 2 Flathead Fillets With A Tarragon Butter Recipes

Flathead fish, renowned for its delicate flavor and flaky texture, is often prized by seafood enthusiasts. A common method of preparation for flathead is pan-frying, and when paired with a luscious tarragon butter sauce, the result is an exceptional dish that tantalizes the taste buds. This culinary journey will guide you through the steps to create a delectable flathead fillet dish, adorned with a rich and aromatic tarragon butter sauce that elevates the fish to a whole new level of culinary delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FLATHEAD FILLETS WITH A TARRAGON BUTTER

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This is a very simple dish, it does not take much time to make, is really healthy and looks wonderful. When I lived in Australia I used to make this with flathead fillets, but these fish are native to Australia, so now I have moved I have had to adapt. The other night when I made these I used really small fillets of perch, so adapt the recipe for what you can get, I have also made this with small sea brim fillets, so it is versatile, just make sure they a little fillets.

Provided by The Flying Chef

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

12 -16 small fish fillets, flathead if you live in OZ (I say 12-16 depending on whether you want to do 3 or 4 fillets per person, I prefer 4 so take your p)
2 tablespoons plain flour
2 -4 teaspoons garlic powder (Depending on personal taste.)
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g in weight.)
salt and pepper
200 g baby asparagus
200 g snow peas
80 g melted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons tarragon, coarsely chopped

Steps:

Peel sweet potato and cut into thick slices (about 2cm each slice). Boil steam or microwave until just tender. Heat some oil in a pan, add sweet potato slices and brown on both sides.
Mix flour with some salt and pepper, sprinkle fish with garlic on both sides, dip fillets into flour, shake off any excess.
Add fillets to a heated pan and cook until browned on both sides, remember they are small fillets so cooking time will be quick.
Boil, steam or microwave the asparagus and snow peas until just tender.
Mix tarragon with melted butter.
To Serve: Divide sweet potato among plates, top with vegetables, then place fish on top of them. Drizzle combined melted butter and tarragon over.

FILLETS OF LAMB WITH TARRAGON

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 whole skinless, totally lean fillets of lamb or lamb tenderloins, about 1 pound total weight
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely grated Gruyere or Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil, approximately
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

Cut each lamb fillet crosswise into 4 equal portions.
Place the pieces, one at a time and cut side down, on a sheet of plastic wrap or wax paper. Cover with another sheet of plastic wrap or wax paper. Pound lightly to flatten each piece.
Sprinkle the pieces on both sides with salt and pepper.
Beat the egg with the water and pour the mixture into a flat dish with raised edges.
Dip the pieces of meat in flour on both sides. Shake off excess.
Dip the pieces in the egg mixture, coating them well. Combine the bread crumbs and cheese and dip the pieces in the mixture to coat on both sides. Pat lightly to make the crumbs adhere.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a nonstick skillet and add as many pieces as the skillet will hold. This may have to be done in two steps, depending on the size of the pieces. Cook two minutes on one side and turn. Turn and cook two minutes on the second side. Continue cooking, adding a little more oil as necessary until all the pieces are cooked. Transfer the pieces to a serving dish as they are cooked.
Pour off the fat from the skillet. Wipe out the skillet and add the butter. Heat the butter until melted and add the tarragon. Cook about 4 seconds, shaking the skillet. Pour the tarragon butter over the meat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 355, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 348 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

Choose fresh, high-quality flathead fillets. Look for fillets that are firm and have a slightly pink color. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have an off smell.
Cook the fillets until they are opaque and flaky. The best way to tell if the fillets are done is to insert a fork into the thickest part of the fillet. If the fork comes out easily, the fillets are done.
Use a good quality butter for the tarragon butter. The better the butter, the better the tarragon butter will taste.
Chop the tarragon finely. This will help the tarragon to evenly distribute its flavor throughout the butter.
Use a lemon wedge to brighten up the flavors of the fish and butter. The acidity of the lemon will help to balance out the richness of the butter.

Conclusion:

Flathead fillets with tarragon butter is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fillets are cooked until they are flaky and tender, and the tarragon butter adds a bright, herbaceous flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.