Peanut-Encrusted Flounder W/Sauteed Green Bananas

Name: Peanut-Encrusted Flounder W/Sauteed Green Bananas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 unripe bananas; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 34-1 lb flounder fillets; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 egg; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup finely chopped unsalted peanuts; 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice; lime wedge (garnish)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450F.
2
Peel and quarter bananas lengthwise.
3
Heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Saute banana slices, 1 minute per side or until golden.
5
Remove from skillet and reserve.
6
Rinse flounder with water and pat dry.
7
Sprinkle with the cumin.
8
Dust with salt and pepper (to taste).
9
In a shallow bowl, beat egg and 1/4 tsp salt.
10
Spread peanuts in a shallow dish (reduce salt to 1/8 tsp in egg mixture if using salted peanuts).
11
Dip each flounder fillet in the egg mixture, and dredge immediately in the peanuts.
12
Add remaining 1 tbps butter to skillet, heating until melted but not brown.
13
Saute the fillets for 3 minutes on one side.
14
Flip fillets, topping them with banana slices, and saute for 2 minutes more.
15
Sprinkle fish with lime juice and transfer the skillet the 450F oven.
16
Bake the fish for 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
17
Serve with lime wedges.
18
Nicely accompanied by fruited rice or couscous.

304

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 unripe bananas, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 34-1 lb flounder fillets, and more.

Yes, Peanut-Encrusted Flounder W/Sauteed Green Bananas 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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