Golden Flounder with Caper-Almond Dressing

• 1/2 cup salted roasted almonds, chopped
• 1/2 cup golden raisins, chopped
• 1/4 cup drained small capers
• 6 tablespoons almond oil or canola oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 pound small cremini mushrooms
• 6 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Four 8-ounce flounder fillets

1. In a bowl, mix the almonds with the raisins, capers, almond oil and lemon juice.
2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until shimmering.
3. Add the mushrooms and cook over moderately high heat, until browned and tender, about 8 minutes.
4. Add the scallions, season with salt and pepper and cook until tender and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
5. Keep warm.
6. Sprinkle the fish lightly with salt and let stand for 5 minutes.
7. Rinse off the salt and pat the fillets completely dry.
8. In each of 2 large nonstick skillets, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until shimmering.
9. Add the fish and cook over high heat until browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes.
10. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for 2 minutes longer, until white throughout.
11. Transfer the fish to plates and top with the caper-almond dressing.
12. Spoon the mushrooms and scallions alongside and serve.

almonds, golden raisins, capers, almond oil, lemon juice, extravirgin olive oil, cremini mushrooms, scallions, salt

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/golden-flounder-caper-almond-dressing (may not work)