Flounder in Grape Leaves From 'The Catch

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Flounder in Grape Leaves From 'The Catch
20 min.
4
208kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Flounder in Grape Leaves, a dish that beautifully marries simplicity and sophistication. Perfect for a quick lunch or an elegant dinner, this recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions alike.

The star of this dish is the tender flounder fillets, which are wrapped in aromatic grape leaves, infusing them with a unique flavor that is both fresh and earthy. The addition of charred tomatoes, minced garlic, and capers creates a vibrant tomato mixture that complements the fish perfectly, adding a burst of flavor with every bite. With only 208 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

Grilling the flounder in grape leaves not only keeps the fish moist but also gives it a delightful crispness that contrasts beautifully with the tender filling. This dish is sure to impress your family and friends, showcasing your culinary skills while keeping things light and healthy. So fire up the grill and get ready to savor a dish that is as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon capers drained chopped
  •  figs 
  • 24 ounce sushi-grade yellowtail flounder 
  • small garlic clove minced
  • 0.3 cup grape leaves plus more for the grape leaves
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • medium tomatillos 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill

Directions

  1. Light a grill. Grill the tomatoes over a hot fire, turning, until charred all over.
  2. Let the tomatoes cool, then core and finely chop them.
  3. Put them in a medium bowl and stir in the garlic, capers, and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Season the flounder with salt and pepper.
  5. Spread the tomato mixture over the fillets and wrap each one in 2 large leaves, enclosing the tomato mixture. Rub the leaves generously with olive oil. Grill the flounder over a medium-hot fire until the leaves are crisp and the flounder just cooked, about 3 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes on the second side.
  6. Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts

Calories208kcal
Protein41.96%
Fat16.78%
Carbs41.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.75
Glycemic Load
10.09
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.339130152827%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.5mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
1.59mg
Epicatechin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
2.63mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
8.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:207.71kcal
10.39%
Fat:3.98g
6.12%
Saturated Fat:0.87g
5.42%
Carbohydrates:22g
7.33%
Net Carbohydrates:18.23g
6.63%
Sugar:17.72g
19.68%
Cholesterol:76.54mg
25.51%
Sodium:194.85mg
8.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.37g
44.74%
Selenium:45.87µg
65.52%
Phosphorus:459.35mg
45.94%
Vitamin B12:1.92µg
32.03%
Vitamin D:4.76µg
31.75%
Potassium:605.8mg
17.31%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.08%
Fiber:3.76g
15.05%
Vitamin B3:2.84mg
14.22%
Magnesium:56.45mg
14.11%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.41%
Vitamin A:481.14IU
9.62%
Vitamin K:9.94µg
9.46%
Vitamin E:1.35mg
8.99%
Vitamin C:6.63mg
8.04%
Calcium:80.23mg
8.02%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.75%
Copper:0.15mg
7.31%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.79%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.1%
Iron:0.98mg
5.44%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.33%
Folate:18.13µg
4.53%