Best Flounder With Corn And Tasso Maque Choux Recipes

Flounder with Corn and Tasso Maque Choux image

Provided by Francine Maroukian

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 1/4-inch-thick shallot slices (rounds), divided
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
4 small garlic cloves, sliced, divided
8 thin slices unpeeled lime, divided
4 thin slices unpeeled orange, divided
4 6- to 7-ounce flounder or John Dory fillets (preferably with skin)
Cayenne pepper
8 fresh thyme sprigs, divided
8 tablespoons dark beer, divided
4 tablespoons dry white wine, divided
Corn and Tasso Maque Choux

Steps:

Line pie dish with large sheet of foil, leaving long overhang on 1 side. Separate rings of 1 shallot slice; scatter over foil. Top with 1 tablespoon butter, sliced garlic clove, 2 lime slices, and 1 orange slice. Sprinkle 1 fillet on both sides with salt and cayenne. Arrange fillet, skin side down, atop seasonings in dish. Top fillet with 2 thyme sprigs. Spoon 2 tablespoons beer and 1 tablespoon wine around fillet. Fold long foil overhang over fillet to opposite edge of foil, pressing foil onto fillet. Fold foil edge over to seal on 3 sides, then fold again to double seal. Transfer packet to baking sheet. Repeat with remaining seasonings and fillets.
Prepare barbecue (high heat). Arrange packets, sealed side up, on grill rack. Cook until fish feels slightly firm when pressed, about 10 minutes. Serve with Corn and Tasso Maque Choux.

Tasso Maque Choux image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 ounces diced Tasso ham
3 cups sweet corn kernels
1 cup onions
1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers
Salt
Cayenne pepper
1 cup chopped, peeled and seeded tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the Tasso and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the corn, onions and bell peppers. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Saute for about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the corn is tender. Add the cream, stir, and remove from the heat.