Sauteed Long Island Flounder with Shallots, Paprika and Garlic

This quick, healthy and rustic recipe pays homage to my childhood on Long Island, New York.

As a young girl, I spent many summer days fishing with my dad. Flounder was always a popular catch.

It is always a challenge to find new and different ways to cook fish – -broiled vs. baked vs. fried–and trying new ingredients to the mix.

This plate is a great weeknight meal, with minimal prep time — 15-20 minutes maximum! Now that’s something we can all do. The side dishes compliment it very well.

This recipe is for two but, of course, it can easily be adapted to feed more.

INGREDIENTS

  • Two fresh or frozen flounder fillets
  • 1 medium shallot, sliced thin
  • 3 cloves of garlic, sliced thin
  • Butter
  • Olive Oil
  • Sprinkle of paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges
  • Parsley
  • One pound of russet potatoes
  • Two shallots cut into quarters
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp of Paprika
  • Pinch of Cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp of Salt
  • 1/4 tsp of Pepper

Fresh or frozen broccoli

I suggest starting prep of the potatoes before the fish since they take longer to cook. After all, timing is important when serving a meal!

ROASTED POTATOES

  1. Peel and cut up about 1 pound of russet potatoes.
  2. Place in bowl and toss with some oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika and pinch of cayenne.
  3. Mix together and place on sheet pan.
  4. Bake at 425 for about 20 minutes. Turn over about half way through.

FLOUNDER

  1. While the potatoes are cooking, start prepping your flounder. If your flounder is frozen, plan ahead and defrost overnight.
  2. Pat fillets dry and season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with paprika on both sides.
  3. Heat oil in pan with a pat of butter on medium heat.
  4. Put sliced shallots and garlic in pan.
  5. Once shallots and garlic are softened and getting color, place fillets in pan.
  6. Cook fillets for about 2-3 minutes until edges start getting cooked and flaky Then flip to other side and repeat.
  7. Remove from pan and plate.
  8. Sprinkle with parsley and squeeze some lemon on top. Garnish with lemon wedges.

BROCCOLI PREPARATION

Put broccoli florets into a pot of 1/4 cup of water. Bring to boil. Turn down to low and simmer, covered, for about 5 minutes. Test tenderness with fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste, or whatever other seasonings you prefer.

PLATE AND SERVE!

A delicious, healthy, quick dish to enjoy!

Rustic and Delciious!

Eat Well!