Pancetta Stuffed Flounder with Boiled New Potatoes

Name: Pancetta Stuffed Flounder with Boiled New Potatoes and Hollandaise Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 pound pancetta, small diced; 1/2 cup chopped onions; 1 tablespoon minced shallots; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 3 to 4 cups day old white bread cubes (about 10 ounces); 2/3 cup milk; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 2/3 cup flour; Salt and black pepper; 4 small whole flounder, split down the center, remove the backbone and trim both sides of the fillet; Essence; 1/2 melted butter; 16 boiled new potatoes, halved, tossed in butter and parsley and seasoned with salt and pepper; 1 1/2 cups Hollandaise Sauce; 1/2 cup fried parsley; 1 tablespoon brunoise red peppers; 1 tablespoon brunosie yellow peppers; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound pancetta, small diced
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon minced shallots
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 to 4 cups day old white bread cubes (about 10 ounces)
2/3 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2/3 cup flour
Salt and black pepper
4 small whole flounder, split down the center, remove the backbone and trim both sides of the fillet
Essence
1/2 melted butter
16 boiled new potatoes, halved, tossed in butter and parsley and seasoned with salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups Hollandaise Sauce
1/2 cup fried parsley
1 tablespoon brunoise red peppers
1 tablespoon brunosie yellow peppers
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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["Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.", "In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil.", "When the oil is hot, render the pancetta until crispy, about 10 minutes.", "Remove the crispy bacon and set aside.", "Add the onions and saute until wilted, about 3 to 4 minutes.", "Stir in the garlic and saute for 1 minute.", "Add the bread and cook until the bread is crisp.", "Remove from the heat and turn the mixture into a mixing bowl.", "Bring the milk up to a boil.", "Stir 2/3 of the milk in the bread mixture.", "Stir in the beaten eggs and parsley.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "Mix in enough flour to bind the stuffing.", "If the stuffing becomes too dry, add a little more milk.", "Stuff each flounder with 1/4 of the stuffing.", "Place the fish on a baking sheet.", "Brush each fish with the melted butter and season with Essence.", "Place in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.", "Serve the potatoes on the bottom of the platter.", "Lay the fish directly on top of the potatoes.", "Spoon the Hollandaise over the fish and around the rim.", "Garnish with the fried parsley and brunoise peppers.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

687

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Calories

Fat

104

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Yes, Pancetta Stuffed Flounder with Boiled New Potatoes and Hollandaise Sauce falls under the General 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 Sauce

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