Lemon Garlic Broiled Flounder with Spinach

Lemon-Garlic Broiled Flounder with Spinach

Lemon-Garlic Broiled Flounder with Spinach is simple to prepare with great flavor.

Allowed for all Ideal Protein phases.

Serving size

Ingredients

  •  1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 cloves garlic – minced
  • Salt and pepper
  • Half a small shallot – chopped
  • 10-oz. package frozen spinach
  • 2 flounder fillets (about 6 oz. each)
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon – optional

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat broiler to high. Line a broiling pan with foil and set rack 2 inches from heat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 a tbsp. olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Sauté shallot until softened, for about 3 minutes.

Step 5

Add frozen spinach then cover and cook until thawed, for about 8 minutes.

Step 6

Uncover and season with salt and pepper and drizzle. Cook for 4 minutes to simmer off excess liquid.

Step 7

Remove from heat, cover and keep warm.

Step 8

Lightly spray foil-lined broiling pan with cooking spray and arrange flounder fillets on top and season with salt and pepper. Broil undisturbed – until lightly browned, for about 6 minutes.

Step 9

Divide spinach among 2 plates and place flounder over spinach bed.

Step 10

Serve hot, topped with lemon zest.

 

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