Ginger Cointreau Flounder
I threw this together a couple nights ago in an
Absinthe
induced fit of Bohemian inspiration. (yes, I did bring a bottle back from
the Czech Republic, shhhh) Anyway, I didn't have the presence of mind to
take a picture, but the flavor was unbelievable and I wanted to jot the process
down before I forgot. I really want to make this again and hone it.
(Quantities very approximate)
2 Tbsp minced ginger
1 cup Sliced Onions
1 cup Sliced White Mushrooms
Veg oil
1 Orange Cut 2 or 3 Slices off
1 or 2 Flounder Filets
2 Ounces Cointreau
Butter Salt and Pepper to taste
Oven to 400F
In a large oven proof skillet, sauté onion mushrooms and ginger briefly
(until mushrooms just start to soften). Move the vegetables to the edges
of the pan and add the flounder to the center. Salt and pepper everything.
Put a couple orange slices on top of the fish. Squeeze the remainder of
the orange into the pan and transfer to the oven for 5-6 minutes. Remove
from oven and transfer fish to warmed plate(s). Turn burner to high.
Add cointreau away from flame. Return to flame tilting slightly to flambé
the skillet. Turn off heat. Stir in a couple tablespoons of butter.
Pour vegetables and sauce over fish.