Flounder Francese with Toasted Almonds, Lemon and Capers
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 579
- Total Fat
- 42
- Saturated Fat
- 13
- Carbohydrates
- 12
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 37
- Cholesterol
- 270
- Sodium
- 1061
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
2 ounces (1/4 cup) sliced almonds
4 flounder fillets, 6 to 8 ounces each
Salt and pepper
3 large eggs
A splash heavy cream
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup dry white wine, eyeball it - a couple of glugs
Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3 tablespoons capers
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound triple washed spinach, tough stems removed, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg, eyeball it
Directions
- Toast almonds over moderate heat and reserve.
- Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium to medium high heat. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Beat eggs with cream. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil to the skillet, 2 turns of the pan then add 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces. Dip the fish into the eggs and cook on both sides until just golden, 5 to 6 minutes total. Transfer fish to a plate and cover with loose a foil tent to retain heat.
- Add wine to the pan and reduce by half, 1 minute, then add 1 tablespoon butter and a handful of parsley to the pan. Stir in the lemon juice and zest and the capers. Turn off heat. Pour sauce over fish and top with sliced almonds.
- Return skillet to heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 more turns of the pan. Add chopped garlic and let it speak by coming to a sizzle. Wilt in spinach, turning to coat in extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Serve spinach alongside flounder.