Isn’t it wonderful when a dish is not just good for your taste buds, but also for your health? That’s exactly what Fish And Broccoli Roll-Ups are all about. This recipe, which serves four, beautifully combines the flounder or haddock with broccoli, drizzled with a dressing of your choice, and served with lemon wedges. The fish provides a good source of lean protein, while the broccoli adds a healthy dose of fiber and vitamins. The lemon wedges, besides adding a tangy twist to the dish, help in the absorption of iron from the fish. I simply love this recipe, not just for its nutritional benefits, but also for its versatility. It’s perfect for a family dinner, a quick meal prep, or even a picnic outing. So let’s get started and learn how to make this nutritious and delicious dish!
Ingredients
- 16 oz. flounder or haddock
- 4 c. broccoli
- 8 lemon wedges
- 1/2 c. salad dressing
Cooking Method
- Cut fish into strips.
- Cut broccoli into small pieces. Alternate broccoli pieces and rolled fish strips onto kabob spears adding lemon wedges to each end.
- Baste with salad dressing. Broil 8 to 10 minutes.
Calorie: 300
Total cooking time: 30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Chronicles of the Fish and Broccoli Roll-Ups
Hello, my food-loving friends! Let me tell you about the time I decided to get a little fancy with my dinner and create something called, wait for it… **Fish and Broccoli Roll-Ups**. Yep, you read that right.
The Reel Deal with the Flounder
Now, I don’t usually cook with flounder. It’s a slippery little sucker, but when I saw those glistening 16 oz. of flounder at the fish market, I thought, “Why the heck not?” So, I bought it. I’m impulsive like that.
Cutting the flounder into strips was a whole ordeal. I mean, it was like trying to hold onto a bar of soap in a prison shower. But, after a minor wrestling match, I had my fish strips ready to roll.
Broccoli: The Unsung Hero
Next, the broccoli. Can I just say, whoever decided to call these tiny trees ‘broccoli’ deserves a medal? I mean, it’s a fun word, right? Broccoli… Anyway, I cut up 4 cups of these bad boys into small pieces. If you’ve never chopped broccoli before, it’s oddly satisfying. Like popping bubble wrap, but with more vitamins.
The Lemon Wedge Wonders
Now, onto the fun part. I grabbed my trusty kabob spears and got to work. Alternating between broccoli pieces and rolled fish strips, I built my kabobs with the precision of a surgeon. I was the Michelangelo of fish and broccoli roll-ups, if you will. And, because every piece of art needs a finishing touch, I added lemon wedges to each end. They’re not just for garnish, folks. They’re the zesty little kick that takes this dish to the next level.
Salad Dressing: Not Just for Salads
Finally, the pièce de résistance: 1/2 cup of salad dressing. Now, you’re probably thinking, “Salad dressing? Are you sure, buddy?” But trust me, basting these babies with salad dressing before broiling them for 8 to 10 minutes made all the difference. It was like giving them a luxurious spa treatment before their final performance. The result? A dish that was equal parts juicy, tangy, and downright delicious.
The Floundering Finale
So there you have it. My tale of creating the culinary masterpiece that is Fish and Broccoli Roll-Ups. A whirlwind of flounder, broccoli, lemon wedges, and salad dressing. It was a journey that taught me a lot – like how I need to work on my fish wrestling skills.
But, in the end, it was worth it. And now, I have a go-to dish that’s both easy and impressive. After all, who wouldn’t be impressed by a meal that sounds like it came straight off a fancy restaurant’s menu?
Until next time, my fellow foodies. Keep exploring, keep trying new things, and remember, never trust a slippery flounder.
