Baked Flounder In Parchment Paper With Tomatoes And Pesto Recipes

BAKED FLOUNDER WITH PEPPERS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place the fillets in an oven proof baking dish.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Set aside.
• Char the bell peppers using either a gas range burner or the broiler.
• Quickly place in a paper bag to steam.
• Remove when cool enough to handle.
• Remove the skin and seeds and chop.
• Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
• Sauté the onion and garlic until onions are wilted.
• Add the peppers and tomatoes and cook stirring over high heat for 3 minutes.
• Stir in the tarragon and vinegar.
• Spoon the vegetables over the fish fillets and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the fish is just opaque.
• Serve immediately.

PARMESAN-PESTO CRUSTED FLOUNDER

Steps:

• Combine the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese and set aside.
• Saute the garlic and shallot until translucent in the olive oil, and add to bread crumbs and parmesan mixture.
• Spray fillets lightly with pam on one side, turn over and spread a thin layer of pesto on other side.
• Press the bread crumb mixture gently onto the fillets (both sides).
• Broil in oven for about 3-4 minutes each side, or until fish flakes easily and crumb mixture is golden.
• Serve with Honey Balsamic Portabello Mushroom Sauce and enjoy!