Fillet of Flounder Au Gratin

rya's Note:

From "The American Woman's Cookbook", 1938-1977. The book I got this from is so old it has recipes for squirrel! But this fish recipe is completely delicious, and easy too. I serve this with pasta in butter/garlic sauce and boiled greenbeans.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 12 ounces flounder fillets
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• pepper
• breadcrumbs

Directions:

1. Arrange fish in a greased baking dish.
2. Melt the butter.
3. Stir in flour, onion flakes & basil. Cook until it starts to bubble.
4. Add chicken broth. Cook 5-10 minutes more, stirring constantly.
5. Add lemon juice + pepper.
6. Pour sauce over fish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
7. Bake at 425 for 20 minutes.

Reviews

[closet chef in ma]

This is a great recipe! I've used it on all kinds of white fish with great results. Only change is I use Panko crumbs. Just personal preference. Whole family loves the fish! Thanks

[Chef Pheebs]

My husband and I loved this recipe! It was quick and easy to make - but most of all, it tasted great! I go to Weight Watchers, and I was happy that it was so low in WW points too! I'll definitely make this again.

[OliveLover]

I'm not certain if I followed the instructions correctly. I've never made a Gratin before. I had a bit more fish, so thought I had increased the sauce proportionally. But I think I made the sauce too thin. I would have also appreciated knowing how much breadcrumbs to use and how to use them. I will try this one more time, following the proportions listed in the recipe and will post the results.