Flounder, Red Pepper Cream, and Asparagus Risotto
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 353
- Total Fat
- 17
- Saturated Fat
- 4
- Carbohydrates
- 17
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 34
- Cholesterol
- 110
- Sodium
- 1058
- Total: 35 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 (8-ounce) flounder fillets
Salt and pepper
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
1 (5.5-ounce) box garden vegetable risotto mix (recommended: Buitoni)
1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers
1/2 cup alfredo pasta sauce, store bought
Fresh basil, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Pour oil into a 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Arrange fish over oil, folding the ends under the middle to create little pockets. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Roast for 5 minutes. Add asparagus to dish and roast for 5 to 7 minutes longer. Remove from oven and keep fish warm. Remove asparagus and reserve.
- Prepare risotto mix according to package directions, and add asparagus. Meanwhile, puree roasted peppers and alfredo sauce in a blender; transfer to a small saucepan and let simmer. Serve fish topped with sauce and accompanied by asparagus risotto. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs.