Flounder in Jalapeno Cream

Flounder in Jalapeno Cream

piątek, 31 stycznia 2014

Flounder in Jalapeno Cream

Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 scallions, white parts only, chopped
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 -2 tablespoon jalapeno, chopped (including seeds)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 (6 -8 ounce) flounder fillets (or other mild tasting filets)
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
• 1 tablespoon cilantro

Directions

• 1 In a large skillet over medium heat cook the scallions in the butter until softened (3-5 minutes). Add jalapeno, cream and 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to a simmer.
• 2 Pat fish dry then sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt (1/4 teaspoon).
• 3 Fold each filet in half crosswise and place in sauce and cook at a simmer until fish is cooked through (5-10 minutes). Transfer fish to a platter and keep warm.
• 4 Add tomatoes and cilantro to sauce in skillet and cook over medium low heat until heated through (1 minute).
• 5 Spoon sauce over fish and serve.