Flounder En Papillote Recipe

Name: Flounder En Papillote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Parchment paper; 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons sherry; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 4 flounder fillets (about 2 pounds); 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Servings: persons

Parchment paper
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons sherry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
4 flounder fillets (about 2 pounds)
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1
Cut four 14- x 12-inch pieces of parchment paper; cut each into a large heart shape. Fold in half; set aside.
2
Saute mushrooms in 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet until tender. Set aside.
3
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, sherry, and seasonings; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in sauteed mushrooms.
4
Melt remaining butter; open paper heart out flat, and lightly brush surface with butter.
5
Place 1 flounder fillet on half of each paper heart; top each with one-fourth of shrimp, and pour mushroom sauce evenly over shrimp. Fold paper edges over to seal securely. Carefully place parchment bags on a baking sheet. Bake at 425u00b0 for 15 minutes or until bags are puffed and lightly browned. Place on individual serving plates before cutting an opening in bags.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Parchment paper, 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Flounder En Papillote falls under the Seafood 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.

Flounder En Papillote

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