Pancetta Stuffed Flounder with Boiled New Potatoes

Name: Pancetta Stuffed Flounder with Boiled New Potatoes and Hollandaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 pound pancetta diced; 1/2 cup onions chopped; 1 tablespoon shallots minced; 2 teaspoons garlic minced; 4 cups, cubed bread day old, white; ⅔ cup milk; 2 large eggs beaten; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves finely chopped; ⅔ cup flour, all-purpose; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 4 small flounder fish fillets whole, split down the center, backs removed, both sides of the fillet trimmed; 1 x essence; 1/2 cup butter melted; 16 each potatoes new, boiled, halved, tossed in butter and parsley, seasoned with salt and pepper; 1 1/2 cups hollandaise sauce; 1/2 cup parsley leaves fried; 1 tablespoon sweet red bell peppers brunoise; 1 tablespoon sweet yellow bell peppers brunosie

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound pancetta diced
1/2 cup onions chopped
1 tablespoon shallots minced
2 teaspoons garlic minced
4 cups, cubed bread day old, white
⅔ cup milk
2 large eggs beaten
2 tablespoons parsley leaves finely chopped
⅔ cup flour, all-purpose
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
4 small flounder fish fillets whole, split down the center, backs removed, both sides of the fillet trimmed
1 x essence
1/2 cup butter melted
16 each potatoes new, boiled, halved, tossed in butter and parsley, seasoned with salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups hollandaise sauce
1/2 cup parsley leaves fried
1 tablespoon sweet red bell peppers brunoise
1 tablespoon sweet yellow bell peppers brunosie

1
Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
2
In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil.
3
When the oil is hot, render the pancetta until crispy, about 10 minutes.
4
Remove the crispy bacon and set aside.
5
Add the onions and saute until wilted, about 3 to 4 minutes.
6
Stir in the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
7
Add the bread and cook until the bread is crisp.
8
Remove from the heat and turn the mixture into a mixing bowl.
9
Bring the milk up to a boil.
10
Stir 23 of the milk in the bread mixture.
11
Stir in the beaten eggs and parsley.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Mix in enough flour to bind the stuffing.
14
If the stuffing becomes to dry, add a little more milk.
15
Stuff each flounder with 1/4 of the stuffing.
16
Place the fish on a baking sheet.
17
Brush each fish with the melted butter and season with Essence.
18
Place in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
19
Serve the potatoes on the bottom of the platter.
20
Lay the fish directly on top of the potatoes.
21
Spoon the Hollandaise over the fish and around the rim.
22
Garnish with the fried parsley and brunoise peppers.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 pound pancetta diced, 1/2 cup onions chopped, 1 tablespoon shallots minced, and more.

Yes, Pancetta Stuffed Flounder with Boiled New Potatoes and Hollandaise 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.

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Pancetta Stuffed Flounder with Boiled New Potatoes and Hollandaise

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