Tomato and Basil Flounder Recipe

Name: Tomato and Basil Flounder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: Olive oil, for sauteing; 1/2 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, cut in strips; 1 green bell pepper, cut in strips; 6 plum tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup water; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons dry oregano, plus more for seasoning; 2 to 3 big leaves fresh basil; 12 asparagus stalks; 4 (1/4 pound) medium flounder fillets; Garlic powder; Chopped parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

Olive oil, for sauteing
1/2 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut in strips
1 green bell pepper, cut in strips
6 plum tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dry oregano, plus more for seasoning
2 to 3 big leaves fresh basil
12 asparagus stalks
4 (1/4 pound) medium flounder fillets
Garlic powder
Chopped parsley, for garnish

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Coat a large saute pan with oil.
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Saute, over medium heat, onion and garlic until onions are translucent.
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Add peppers.
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Cook approx.
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2 minutes.
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Then add tomatoes and 1/4 cup water.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Add oregano and basil.
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Cook for approximately 10 minutes, contents should be juicy.
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Add asparagus.
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Cook another 5 minutes.
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Rinse fish in cold water.
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Season with a pinch of salt, black pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
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Separate ingredients in saute pan.
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Push all solid ingredients to one side.
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Gently lay fish in hot liquid, try not to let fillets overlap.
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Cover.
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Cook 5 to 10 minutes depending on thickness of fillets.
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When fillets become a milky white, they are done.
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Garnish with parsley.
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This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil, for sauteing, 1/2 onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, cut in strips, and more.

Yes, Tomato and Basil Flounder 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.

Tomato and Basil Flounder

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