Flavorful Flounder

Fishy-tasting fish is, in my most humble opinion, just gross. I can't even chew it enough to swallow it. Learning to prepare a good tasting fish entree has been the thorn in my flesh in my cooking endeavors. But! I have found the answer I have been looking for. Sometimes, the more expensive the fish, the better the texture and the flavor. I LOVE the French-Style Baked Mahi (used to have salmon too but they stopped serving it) at Harry's Seafood. It's $17 a plate for dinner. Mahi runs about $9.00 in the grocery store for 3-4 small fillets. I picked up flounder on Sunday at Publix for 7.99 for three large fillets. I wasn't sure what to expect, but

I found a recipe from Taste of Home similar to the Harry's dish I like, and it turned out great!! I subbed in lower-fat ingredients, and I will sub the melted butter with reduced fat margarine, because it really wasn't necessary and made the basting more difficult after it began to harden - not to mention that it will cut LOADS of calories and fat from this dish.

1 1/2 to 2 lbs flounder fillets
2 Tbs lemon juice
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 Tbs reduced-fat mayo
2-3 Tbs melted reduced fat margarine OR 2-3 Tbs low-fat milk
3 Tbs chopped green onion
1/4 tsp salt

Start grill process, allowing the heat to decrease before grilling.

Coat a large piece of heavy duty foil with cooking spray. Place fillets on foil, and brush with the lemon juice. Crimp the foil around the fillets forming edges.

Place flat on ready grill. Grill fillets covered over medium-hot heat for 4 minutes.

Combine mayo, parmesan, margarine or milk, onions and salt. Brush over fillets. Grill an additional 3-5 minutes longer, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Instead of grilling, you can broil this fish, following the same directions for bake time and basting.

Approximately 240 calories per serving, with a massive 20 grams of protein! Serve with roasted or grilled veggies or a salad and whole grain brown rice to round out the meal.