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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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Flounder with Corn and Tasso Maque Choux, a dish that perfectly blends fresh flavors and vibrant ingredients. This tantalizing main course brings the essence of Southern cuisine to your table, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner gatherings.

The star of this dish is the flounder or John Dory fillets, known for their delicate texture and mild flavor. Cooked to perfection in a foil packet, the fish is infused with the aromas of garlic, fresh herbs, and citrus, ensuring each bite is a burst of deliciousness. The clever use of dark beer and dry white wine adds a unique depth to the dish, while the cayenne pepper gives it just the right kick of heat.

Paired with Corn and Tasso Maque Choux, this recipe combines the richness of the fish with the sweet and savory notes of the accompanying dish, creating a well-rounded meal that is sure to impress. In just 45 minutes, you can create a stunning entrée that looks and tastes like it came straight from a gourmet restaurant. Perfect for showcasing your cooking skills or simply treating yourself and loved ones to something special, this recipe is a must-try for any home chef looking to add a touch of elegance to their dining experience.

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