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Flounder Piccata with Spinach

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Flounder Piccata with Spinach
Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

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Worthy of a Special Occasion

You can substitute any flaky white fish, such as tilapia or sole, in this easy, elegant supper.

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1  (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt, divided
  • 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper, divided
  • 4  (6-ounce) flounder fillets
  • 2  tablespoons  all-purpose flour
  • 2  teaspoons  olive oil
  • 1/3  cup  dry white wine
  • 2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
  • 1  tablespoon  drained capers, chopped
  • 2  tablespoons  butter
  • 4  cups  fresh baby spinach

Preparation

1. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Place rice in a medium bowl; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

2. Sprinkle fish with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Dredge fish in flour.

3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish to pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.

4. Add wine, juice, and capers to pan; cook 1 minute. Add butter to pan, stirring until butter melts. Remove fish and sauce from pan; keep warm. Wipe pan clean with a paper towel. Add spinach to pan; sauté 1 minute or until wilted. Place 1/2 cup rice onto each of 4 plates. Top each serving with about 1/3 cup spinach, 1 fillet, and 1 tablespoon sauce.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
332 (28% from fat)
Fat:
10.2g (sat 4.4g,mono 3.5g,poly 1.2g)
Protein:
31.3g
Carbohydrate:
27.4g
Fiber:
1.9g
Cholesterol:
95mg
Iron:
3mg
Sodium:
713mg
Calcium:
51mg
David Bonom, Cooking Light, MARCH 2008

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
Heidi
I thought that this dish was very good except that my fish fell apart and didn't make for a very good presentation. I think that I cooked the fish too long for it to break apart. I followed the recipe exactly as shown and it was very easy. I served it with brown rice and tartar sauce on the side (for the picky kids). Will definitely make again!01/13/10

5 stars
Malia
Turned out pretty well. I think I needed a bigger skillet. Was not able to find 4 6 oz. filets (only could find sole) and so had 7 filets, was difficult to cook all of them in the sauce and so many of them broke. I did buy a fish spatula which has helped with turning fish. Rice needs something. I think I will add garlic, onion and salt to the recipe next time.10/24/09