FLOUNDER FLORENTINE WITH PISTACHIOS

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 skinless, boneless fillets of flounder or fluke, about 1 1/4 pounds
1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 tablespoons milk
1/3 cup flour
2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1/4 cup shelled pistachio nuts
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

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

Sharmaine joaquin
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make.


As Arifulislam
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I love the unique flavor of this dish. It's something I've never had before.


y catharse
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


saki G
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a keeper!


Armani Marie
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Madu Khan
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about the flavor.


Waliu Abdulsomodu
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The finished dish is absolutely delicious.


gurdan yare01
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon-butter sauce is amazing.


Nursh Waruzs
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This dish is a great way to get kids to eat fish. My kids love the nutty flavor of the pistachios.


Anabel Ayomanor
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I love the crispy pistachio crust on this dish. It adds a nice textural contrast to the delicate fish.


Sami. Sami.136
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This is one of my favorite fish recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Dynamic Sharif
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the flounder, spinach, and pistachios.


Ch Ajmal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was flavorful without being too heavy.


Fazi khan
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This dish was a hit with my family! The flounder was cooked perfectly and the pistachio-lemon butter sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.