Baked flounder(english)

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Flounders
2tablespoonsFinely chopped parsley
2tablespoonsFinely chopped chives
2tablespoonsFinely chopped tarragon
¼teaspoonNutmeg
1Glass white wine
Salt and black pepper
2ouncesButter
4ouncesFresh white breadcrumbs
Parsley sprigs to garnish

Directions

If necessary, 4 small plaice can be substituted for the flounders.

Set oven to 450/F or Mark 8. Wash and dry the flounders. Mix the herbs and nutmeg together. Butter an ovenproof dish and coat with the herb mixture. Arrange the fish in the dish and pour the wine over.

Season to taste. Melt 1 oz. of butter, pour on to the fish and cover with the breadcrumbs. Dot with the remaining butter and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, near the top of the oven, so that the breadcrumbs brown, adding a little extra butter if they look dry. Serve, garnished with parsley sprigs.