Fillet of Flounder Au Gratin

Submitted by rya1842

"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."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 2-3

ingredients

• 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.

 

[ajboyer222]

This is a great recipe! I've made it twice now. The first time, I used flounder--my husband really liked it, but I thought it was too fishy. The second time, I used it on mackerel that he caught on a fishing trip. The fishy taste was gone, and I loved the topping! I did add some parmasean cheese to the bread crumbs, which enhanced the flavor. I think I just don't like flounder, but I will definitely use this recipe for other types of fish!

 

[ladypit]

This was really excellent. I used 4 pieces of flounder and there was plenty of sauce. I also used panko as I like how those breadcrumbs are so crunchy. This made 3 generous servings for us. We ate it with pineapple lentils and corn muffins. A fast and tasty dinner.