Broiled Flounder With Red Bell Pepper Butter Recipe

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   Wash fillets and pat dry.

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   Lightly oil a large baking sheet.

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   Preheat broiler.

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   Cut pepper in half, seed, and place, cut side down, on baking sheet.

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   Broil till skin blackens (1 to 2 min).

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   Place pepper halves in a paper bag for 1 minute to steam, then rinse and peel off blackened skin.

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   Place in food processor or possibly blender with butter, shallots, lemon juice, and Tabasco.

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    Puree till thick spread is formed.

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    Remove from blender, spoon into a small bowl, and chill.

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    Broil fish on the same baking sheet.

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    Cook 3 min per side for fillets, 5 to 8 min per side for steaks.

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    Turn once.

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    Test for doneness by flaking with a fork.

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    4.

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    To serve, place a generous spoonful of red pepper butter on top of each piece of broiled fish.

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    NOTES : Flame-roasted red bell peppers are pureed and mixed with shallots and unsalted butter to spread over this tasty entree.

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    You can use a variety of fish - from salmon or possibly swordfish steaks to thin fillets such as sole or possibly flounder.

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    The cooking time will vary according to the thickness of the fish

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    Steam fresh asparagus or possibly broccoli to accompany this easy entree.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.