Mushroom-Crusted Flounder with Creamed Spinach Recipe

Name: Mushroom-Crusted Flounder with Creamed Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped; 1 medium shallot, very finely chopped; Two 5-ounce bags baby spinach; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Pinch of cayenne pepper; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs; Vegetable oil, for brushing; Four 6-ounce flounder fillets; 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1 medium shallot, very finely chopped
Two 5-ounce bags baby spinach
1/2 cup heavy cream
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
Vegetable oil, for brushing
Four 6-ounce flounder fillets
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
Preheat the broiler and position a rack 8 inches from the heat.
2
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
3
Add 1 garlic clove and half of the chopped shallot and cook over moderately high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add the spinach and cook, tossing, until wilted.
5
Add the cream and cook over moderately high heat until thickened, about 7 minutes.
6
Add the cayenne and season the spinach with salt and pepper; keep warm.
7
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
8
Add the remaining garlic clove and minced shallot and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
9
Add the shiitake, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes.
10
Remove from the heat.
11
Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the bread crumbs.
12
Lightly brush a large baking sheet with oil.
13
Set the flounder fillets on the sheet and pat the mushroom mixture onto each fillet.
14
Broil the fish for 4 to 5 minutes, or until cooked through.
15
Transfer the fish to plates and spoon the creamed spinach alongside.
16
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

285

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped, 1 medium shallot, very finely chopped, Two 5-ounce bags baby spinach, and more.

Yes, Mushroom-Crusted Flounder with Creamed Spinach falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Mushroom-Crusted Flounder with Creamed Spinach

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