Carter Family Recipes

  • 4 small zucchini (about 1½ pounds), cut lengthwise into ¼-inch-thick slices
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 medium-size onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ½ cup white wine or water
  • 1⅓ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 fillets (about 1 pound) flounder cut in half
  • 1 cup orzo, prepared according to package directions (optional)
  1. Cover 2 large baking sheets with nonstick foil and place in oven. Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Carefully spread zucchini slices in a single layer on prepared baking sheets. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the parsley and ½ teaspoon of the oregano. Roast at 450°F for 20 minutes or until tender, flipping slices halfway through.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, remaining 3 tablespoons parsley and remaining 1 teaspoon oregano to skillet and spritz with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Uncover and add lemon zest and garlic to skillet; cook 1 minute.
  4. Pour wine or water, vegetable broth and remaining lemon juice (about 2 tablespoons) into skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add fish to skillet and cook, covered, for 5 to 8 minutes, until opaque, carefully flipping halfway through.
  5. Remove fish from skillet and pour some of the poaching liquid over orzo (if using). Serve orzo with fish and zucchini.

Makes: 4 servings

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