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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If you’re looking to impress your dinner guests with a dish that’s both flavorful and visually stunning, look no further than Flounder with Corn and Tasso Maque Choux. This delightful culinary creation celebrates the vibrant flavors of the Southern cuisine while keeping everything light and healthy. With just 291 calories per serving, it's perfect for those mindful of their diet, but doesn't skimp on taste!

The flounder fillets, prepared in a double-sealed foil packet method, lock in moisture and flavor, creating a succulent fish that is infused with the aromatic notes of garlic, lime, and orange. Each packet is an experience waiting to be unwrapped, unveiling tender, flaky fish with a hint of zest that will please anyone at the table.

And let's not forget about the Corn and Tasso Maque Choux! This classic dish pairs perfectly with the flounder, bringing a touch of sweetness and a spicy kick from the Tasso ham. It’s a fusion that brings together the heartiness of corn with the subtle richness of seafood. Ideal for a lunch celebration or a cozy dinner, this recipe is designed for four and can easily create memorable moments around the dining table. Just imagine the compliments you'll receive when you serve this culinary masterpiece!

Ingredients

  • servings cayenne pepper 
  • 24 ounce john dory fillets with skin)
  • tablespoons beer dark divided
  • tablespoons cooking wine dry white divided
  • small garlic cloves divided sliced
  • slices lime divided unpeeled thin
  • slices cranberry-orange relish divided unpeeled thin
  • 4.3 inch thick shallot 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