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Almond Stuffed Flounder
Ingredients:
2 4-ounce flounder or sole fillets (1/4 to 1/2 inch thick)1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 ounces)2 tablespoons chopped almonds1 tablespoon snipped chives2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softenedPaprika1/4 cup dry white wine1/4 cup shredded carrot2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushedDash saltDash white pepper1/2 cup milk1 cup hot cooked wild riceFresh tarragon (optional
Method:
Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.For stuffing, in a small bowl combine half of the Swiss cheese, the almonds, chives, and 1 tablespoon of the margarine or butter.Spoon half of the stuffing onto one end of each piece of fish. Roll up fish around the stuffing. Place fish, seam side down, in a small baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika.Pour 3 tablespoons of the wine into the dish.Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree F oven for 15 or 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.While fish is cooking; in a small saucepan cook carrot in the remaining margarine or butter for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.Stir in the flour, tarragon, salt, and white pepper; add milk all at once. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in remaining Swiss cheese and remaining wine.To serve, place fish rolls atop hot cooked wild rice; top with sauce.Garnish with fresh tarragon, if desired. Makes 2 servings., 4 with another side or salad.
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