Baked Flounder with Roasted Tomatoes
- 6 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for baking sheet
- 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon or dried oregano
- Pinch of sugar
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 slices white sandwich bread, torn into large pieces
- 4 flounder fillets (1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Preheat oven to 450F, with racks in upper and lower thirds.
- Place tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon tarragon and the sugar; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss to coat.
- Arrange tomatoes in a single layer, cut sides up.
- Roast on lower rack until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, remaining 1/2 teaspoon tarragon, and the lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly oil another rimmed baking sheet.
- In a food processor, pulse bread with a pinch each of salt and pepper and remaining tablespoon oil until fine crumbs form.
- Pat fish dry with paper towels, and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place fillets on prepared baking sheet.
- Dividing evenly, spread mustard on top; sprinkle with bread crumbs, gently pressing to adhere.
- Bake on upper rack until fish is cooked through and coating is browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Serve with roasted tomatoes and sauce alongside.
tomatoes, olive oil, tarragon, sugar, salt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, white sandwich bread, flounder, mustard
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/baked-flounder-with-roasted-tomatoes-388007 (may not work)