Caesar-Glazed Flounder with Pesto Linguine Recipe

Name: Caesar-Glazed Flounder with Pesto Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tbsp. light mayonnaise; 1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest; 1 tbsp. lemon juice; 1 tbsp. water; 1/2 tsp. anchovy paste; 1 small garlic clove; 4 skinless flounder fillets; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 lb. dried thin linguine; 1 pt. mixed cherry tomatoes; 13 c. prepared pesto sauce; 2 tbsp. chopped parsley

Servings: persons

2 1/2 tbsp. light mayonnaise
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. anchovy paste
1 small garlic clove
4 skinless flounder fillets
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lb. dried thin linguine
1 pt. mixed cherry tomatoes
13 c. prepared pesto sauce
2 tbsp. chopped parsley

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil over high heat.
2
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice, water, anchovy paste, and garlic until blended.
3
Set aside.
4
Position oven rack 4 inches from broiler element and heat to high.
5
Spray a broiler-pan rack with nonstick cooking spray.
6
Season both sides of flounder with salt and pepper.
7
Place fillet halves skinned side up on a work surface.
8
Starting at the narrow end, roll up a fillet; transfer it to prepared broiler pan, seam side down.
9
Roll up remaining fillet halves and arrange on broiler pan.
10
Add linguine to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 7 minutes.
11
While pasta is cooking, broil flounder 6 minutes or until tops are lightly browned; remove from broiler.
12
Spread tops of flounder rolls with mayonnaise mixture; broil until topping is golden brown and bubbling, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes longer.
13
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
14
Return pasta to pot; stir in tomatoes and pesto sauce until evenly coated, adding some of the cooking water to thin sauce if necessary.
15
Divide pasta onto 4 plates and top each with 2 flounder rolls.
16
Sprinkle with parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 tbsp. light mayonnaise, 1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest, 1 tbsp. lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Caesar-Glazed Flounder with Pesto Linguine falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Caesar-Glazed Flounder with Pesto Linguine

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