Dinner for 4
Flounder Piccata
Breaded flounder cooks in a skillet, then finishes in a bright pan sauce made with broth, wine, lemon, and capers.
$20.93for 4 servings
$5.23 per serving$20.93 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tuna steak, mahi, halibut, trout$11.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $17.98Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.37Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $20.93 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 flounder fillets
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large egg whites
- 2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- olive oil spray
- 1 tbsp whipped butter
- 2 lemons (optional)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp capers
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
- Season the flounder with pepper, dip each fillet in egg whites, and coat it with bread crumbs.
- Spray a large skillet with olive oil and cook the fillets over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until they reach 145 F and flake easily.
- Transfer the fish to a plate, melt the butter in the skillet, and stir in the wine, broth, lemon juice, and capers.
- Simmer the sauce for 3 minutes, return the fish to the skillet, and spoon the sauce over it.
- Cook for 1 minute, then sprinkle with parsley.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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