It’s going to be a short and sweet French Fridays with Dorie this week. I’ve been super busy with Food Revolution Day planning, Food Bloggers of Canada business and work but I managed to fit in this week’s recipe (Almond Flounder Meunière, p 290) last weekend when I invited a friend over for dinner, ensuring I had a square meal amidst all the baking I was doing!
So yeah, the real story here is that I made fish. I don’t even much like fish. But I am trying to learn. I couldn’t find flounder for this so I used catfish. It had a nice, mild flavour so for a learning-to-love-fish person like myself, it was perfect. I loved the crunchy ground almond coating and next time (yes, there will be a next time!) I will coat the entire fish – the recipe suggested just coating one of the sides (though in Dorie’s header note, it speaks of coating both sides of the fish but the recipe does not call for it. Hmmm..).
Th almonds, the lemon zest and juice work well with the browned butter and it was a flavourful dish, prepared in just minutes. Loved the toasted almonds (I couldn’t find flakes, so I used slivers) as it added a nice crunch to the texture too. A winner. And for me to say that, it means a lot!
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Sometimes the simplest of dishes is the best. This looks wonderful, Mardi, and even if you’re not much into fish I can imagine you loving this one. Great touch with the toasted almond slivers.
Thanks Jill 🙂
Real food is what it’s about!! This looks like a wonderful Friday evening meal!
I like the way you portrayed the fish and its condiments still in the pan, it’s looks so rustic. Wow, you’ve been a busy bee but glad you managed to fit in this meal and best of all, share it with a friend!
It’s the best way to make sure I stay on track with FFWD – cooking for friends.
I coated both sides of the fish – but I wasn’t reading the directions 🙁
You’ve made a bland looking food look rather lovely – well done.
Aw well thank you Cher. For once, I WAS reading the direction!
Perfect meal for a hungry person. Simple yet delicious!
I don’t eat fish but I do cook it for my family. This is one lovely looking filet of catfish!
It’s a pretty easy way to cook it and tastes like you spent way longer in the kitchen.
Gorgeous! I love flounder, and what a beautiful, bright way to prepare it!
this looks like a perfect way to cook what can otherwise be a fairly bland fish. and really, browned butter improves nearly everything. 🙂
I couldn’t agree more.
It was delicious! A Dorie success.
Glad to hear that all that buttery, nutty coating made the fish something you enjoyed. Looks great!
There’s nothing much butter won’t make taste better!
Hi, Mardi!
I just signed up for FBC! My blog is 100% about food now…and food styling and food photography 🙂 Hope I can be part of the organization!
The fish looks good! Dorie will be proud!
Yay FBC!!! You need to join FFWD now too!
Wow, rave reviews considering that you are learning to love fish. I really enjoyed this one too, thought I was a little disappointed that I didn’t get such a nice color on mine. Next time I think I need to let the pan get hotter first. And yes, there will be a next time for me too.
Yes I mean, if I liked it, most anyone will!
Fish is great if you’re pressed for time and I love cooking with almonds too. Have a great time in Paris, now have major foodie envy!
Glad you love this fish dish. I love the crunchy nutty crust on the fish…it was so good that I am going to make this again. Yours look great with it still in the pan. Beautiful pictures too. Have a nice day!
Short and sweet perhaps but just lovely! I have this on deck for later in the week but methinks I’ll coat both sides. I can’t think of one reason not to! Good job!
I will definitely be coating it both sides next time…
Seems like everyone had a really busy week (me included!) but your fish looks delicious!
That is one lovely dish… And, you know I’m not much of a fan of seafood! I love the color that the lemon adds to the photos. Stunning!
Thanks Jen – if *I* ate it….