Dragon of the Stars. F is for Flounder

To start off this day I have an announcement and a new release to share with you. If you  have been wondering What are the Kargrandes, now is your chance to find out.

Available today!

Dragon of the Stars By Alex J. Cavanaugh

Science Fiction – Space Opera/Adventure/Military
Print ISBN 9781939844064 EBook ISBN 9781939844057
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The ship of legends…

The future is set for Lt. Commander Aden Pendar, poised to secure his own command and marriage to the queen’s daughter. But when the Alliance declares war on their world, Aden finds his plans in disarray and told he won’t make captain. One chance remains–the Dragon. Lost many years prior, the legendary ship’s unique weapon is Hyrath’s only hope. Can Aden find the Dragon, save his people, and prove he’s capable of commanding his own ship?

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Flounder (also called fluke) is a mild-flavored, white-fleshed fish and is a terrific, low-calorie source of lean protein, making it a great food to enjoy for weight loss or if you are at risk of cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes. Protein found in flounder can also help moderate your mood by slowing the absorption of carbohydrates and keeping blood-sugar levels stable. To maintain the health benefits of flounder, bake, grill, or roast the fish rather than frying it. (Note: Pacific flounder is the most sustainable choice.). This is a fish Matt and I very much enjoy and is one of the first things we choose for lunch when we go down to the Carolina’s on vacation, it is so delicious and there, couldn’t  be fresher. I couldn’t resist adding the Flounder from the Disney Movie Little Mermaid. He’s so cute. I sure couldn’t eat him.

Here is a recipe from Cooking Light which doesn’t “kill” the delightful flavour of the fish.

Browned Butter Flounder with Lemon Snap Peas

For a quick and healthy weeknight dinner, serve Browned Butter Flounder with Lemon Snap Peas. Browning the butter for this sauce, a classic French preparation called meunière, adds a toasty nuttiness, balanced with bright lemon. Just a little goes a long way to coat the delicate flounder fillets.

4 (6-ounce) flounder fillets
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
 

Preparation

1. Sprinkle fish evenly with pepper and salt. Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge fish in flour. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add fish to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove fish from pan; keep warm.
2. Return pan to medium heat. Add butter; cook 45 seconds or until butter begins to brown. Remove pan from heat; stir in parsley and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Place butter mixture in a small bowl.
3. Return pan to medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add snap peas; sauté 3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, mint, and rind. Drizzle browned butter mixture evenly over fish. Serve with snap peas

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