Flounder in a Mushroom Cream Sauce Recipe

Flounder in a Mushroom Cream Sauce Recipe

  • 2 pounds flounder fillets
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 dash pepper
  1. Rinse fillets in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix together the cream, water and lemon juice. Pour this into a large skillet and bring to a slow boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
  3. Add fillets to skillet. They should be completely covered by the liquid. Poach for 3 minutes then transfer to a platter and cover.
  4. Add the mushrooms, nutmeg, paprika and salt to the poaching liquids in the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Reduce heat to low and return the fillets to the skillet. Cook for another 2 minutes, then serve.
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