Steamed Flounder with Fresh Tomatoes and Peppers

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Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson

Serves 4 people

Categories: Fish- Seafood

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped orange or yellow or red bell peppers
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup slivered pitted Kalamata olives
  • 2 tbsp. capers
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh flatleaf parsley
  • 4 flounder filets (or other thin mild-flavored fish such as tilapia, or sole), about 1 1/2 lb.
  • 1/2 tsp. coarse salt
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper

Directions

  1. heat oil in a large skillet on low. Add onion; cook and stir about 6 minutes or until softened. Add peppers and tomatoes and mix well; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until the tomatoes release their juices. Add olive, capers and parsley; mix well. Arrange flounder on vegetables and spoon juices on top; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 5 minutes or until fish is cooked through.

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