Flounder with Corn and Tasso Maque Choux

Health score
12%
Flounder with Corn and Tasso Maque Choux
45 min.
4
291kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Flounder with Corn and Tasso Maque Choux! This mouthwatering dish combines the delicate flavors of flounder or John Dory fillets with the vibrant zest of fresh corn and the smoky richness of Tasso ham, creating a harmonious blend that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this meal is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor. Imagine succulent fish fillets grilled to perfection, infused with aromatic garlic, zesty lime, and orange slices, all wrapped in a convenient foil packet that locks in moisture and taste. The vibrant colors of the dish, alongside the delightful fragrance of fresh thyme and the invigorating notes of beer and white wine, will awaken your senses and elevate your dining experience.

Perfect for a satisfying lunch or a cozy dinner, this dish is a fantastic choice for any occasion. With only 291 calories per serving, it strikes a great balance between indulgence and health, making it a smart meal option for those who are conscious of their dietary choices. Pair it with the delicious Corn and Tasso Maque Choux for a complete and nutritious feast that showcases the best of Southern cuisine. Get ready to impress your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more!

Ingredients

  • servings ground pepper 
  • 24 ounce filets with skin)
  • tablespoons beer dark divided
  • tablespoons wine dry white divided
  • small garlic clove divided sliced
  • slices lime divided unpeeled thin
  • slices cranberry-orange relish divided unpeeled thin
  • 4.3 inch shallots divided (rounds)
  •  thyme sprigs fresh divided
  • tablespoons butter unsalted divided ()

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • grill
  • aluminum foil
  • pie form

Directions

  1. Line pie dish with large sheet of foil, leavinglong overhang on 1 side. Separate rings of1 shallot slice; scatter over foil. Top with 1tablespoon butter, sliced garlic clove, 2 limeslices, and 1 orange slice.
  2. Sprinkle 1 fillet onboth sides with salt and cayenne. Arrangefillet, skin side down, atop seasonings indish. Top fillet with 2 thyme sprigs. Spoon2 tablespoons beer and 1 tablespoon winearound fillet. Fold long foil overhang overfillet to opposite edge of foil, pressing foilonto fillet. Fold foil edge over to seal on3 sides, then fold again to double seal.
  3. Transfer packet to baking sheet. Repeatwith remaining seasonings and fillets.
  4. Prepare barbecue (high heat). Arrangepackets, sealed side up, on grill rack. Cookuntil fish feels slightly firm when pressed,about 10 minutes.
  5. Serve with Corn and
  6. Tasso Maque Choux.

Nutrition Facts

Calories291kcal
Protein46.07%
Fat42.7%
Carbs11.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
66.75
Glycemic Load
2.07
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.731739168582%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Hesperetin
9.9mg
Naringenin
2.68mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.93mg
Kaempferol
0.27mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.18mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:290.63kcal
14.53%
Fat:12.94g
19.9%
Saturated Fat:7.5g
46.86%
Carbohydrates:7.65g
2.55%
Net Carbohydrates:5.95g
2.16%
Sugar:2.15g
2.39%
Cholesterol:103.24mg
34.41%
Sodium:97.24mg
4.23%
Alcohol:2.71g
100%
Alcohol %:1.29%
100%
Protein:31.4g
62.8%
Selenium:57.4µg
82%
Phosphorus:374.23mg
37.42%
Vitamin B6:0.56mg
27.77%
Vitamin A:1384IU
27.68%
Vitamin B12:1.58µg
26.29%
Potassium:837.73mg
23.94%
Vitamin C:19.1mg
23.16%
Vitamin B3:3.99mg
19.95%
Magnesium:67.81mg
16.95%
Vitamin E:2.07mg
13.8%
Vitamin D:1.74µg
11.61%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.92%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.71%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.15%
Iron:1.38mg
7.68%
Fiber:1.7g
6.81%
Zinc:0.96mg
6.37%
Calcium:60.83mg
6.08%
Folate:23.62µg
5.91%
Copper:0.1mg
4.86%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.94%
Vitamin K:2.97µg
2.83%
Source:Epicurious