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Local ColumnsWhole fried flounder
By Capt. DICK MAY, Catch 'em and Cook 'em
POSTED: January 19, 2010
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Ingredients: 1 (1-1/2) lb. flounder Vegetable oil for frying 2 c. flour 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper Garlic-apricot glaze How to: Wash and scale the founder. Remove head and gut. Score each side of the fish with a sharp knife in one-inch diamond shapes. Heat three inches of oil in a deep cast-iron skillet to 335 degrees. In a bowl large enough to accommodate the flounder, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Dredge the flounder in the flour mixture. Deep fry the flounder until golden, 8 to 12 minutes. Drain and spread garlic-apricot glaze over the flounder and serve immediately. Serves 2 Garlic-apricot glaze Ingredients: 1/4 c. apricot jam 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic 1 Tbsp. soy sauce How to: In a small saucepan, combine jam, vinegar and garlic. cook over medium heat until reduced by one-third. Add soy sauce. Simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. |
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