Poached Flounder with North African Spices Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Poached Flounder with North African Spices Recipe). This is a variation on a simpler dinner I wanted to add some more flavor to. The added flavor comes from North African spices. The broth used to poach the fish can be easily multiplied to create a wonderful soup to which you can add tomatoes, beans, green peppers, and any other veggies you would like. Serve with any green veggie and either noodles, rice, or potatoes to make a full meal. Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Poached Flounder with North African Spices Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic

minced

or more to taste

1 leek - trimmed

halved

and sliced

or more to taste

1 cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

divided

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

salt and ground black pepper to taste

4 flounder fillets

Seafood

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes; do not allow garlic to color. Add leek and broth; bring to a simmer 1 to 2 minutes. Add lemon juice 1 tablespoon cilantro cumin turmeric salt and pepper. Simmer until flavors combine about 1 minute.

Step 2

Add flounder fillets to the skillet. Spoon some of the liquid over the fillets cover and remove from heat. Let stand until flounder is opaque throughout 4 to 5 minutes. Uncover and garnish with remaining cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Poached Flounder with North African Spices Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 186.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.9g 44%

Carbohydrates: 4.8g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 3%

Sugars: 1.3g

Fat: 8.5g 13%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 6%

Cholesterol: 55mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 441.4IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.9mg 53%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 6mg 10%

Folate: 22.3mcg 6%

Calcium: 42.4mg 4%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 41mg 15%

Potassium: 417.3mg 12%

Sodium: 417.1mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 76.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.