Whole fried flounder
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.