Flounder Piccata with Spinach

Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
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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
Member Ratings and Reviews
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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
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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




