Tortilla & Poblano Crusted Flounder Recipe
cajun aioli, mixed greens, green beans, sweet corn pico de gallo, cilantro vinaigrette, red beans & rice
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Ingredients
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Flounder Preparation
Cajun Aioli
Mixed Greens and Green Beans
Sweet Corn Pico de Gallo
Cilantro Vinaigrette
Red Beans & Rice
Method
Flounder Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Poblano Peppers
Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame or under a broiler until the skin is charred. Place them in a sealed plastic bag for 10 minutes, then peel off the skin, remove the seeds, and chop.
- 2
Prepare the Tortilla Crust
Crush the tortilla chips into fine crumbs and place them in a shallow dish. In another dish, beat the eggs. In a third dish, place the all-purpose flour.
- 3
Coat the Flounder
Dredge each flounder fillet in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the crushed tortilla chips mixed with chopped poblano peppers.
Cooking the Flounder
- 4
Fry the Flounder
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the flounder fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let drain on paper towels.
Cajun Aioli
- 5
Mix the Aioli
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.
Vegetable Preparations
- 6
Blanch the Green Beans
In a pot of boiling water, blanch the green beans for about 2-3 minutes until bright green, then transfer to ice water to cool.
- 7
Prepare the Mixed Greens
Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Set aside.
Pico de Gallo
- 8
Make the Pico de Gallo
In a bowl, combine cooked sweet corn, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well and season with salt to taste.
Cilantro Vinaigrette
- 9
Blend the Vinaigrette
In a blender, combine olive oil, cilantro, red wine vinegar, and honey. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Red Beans & Rice
- 10
Cook the Red Beans & Rice
In a saucepan, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft. Add canned red beans, cooked rice, vegetable broth, and Cajun seasoning. Stir and simmer for 10 minutes.