Flounder with Saffron Pear Pasta

Flounder is a delicious and tender white fish. Saffron is an amazing spice that adds great color and flavor to dishes. Together, these ingredients combine for a great tasting recipe. This dish combines our Pastamore Saffron Fettuccine with seasonal pears, fresh flounder, and spices. This recipe is a great way to incorporate fish into your diet as well as trying a unique pasta.

Ingredients:
1 12 oz package - Pastamore Saffron Fettuccine
1 - pear, ripe
1 lb - flounder filets
2 Tbsp - extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp - dried mint
1/4 tsp - chili powder
As needed - vegetable oil/cooking spray
To taste - salt and black pepper

Directions:
1. Heat a large pot of water on the stove over high heat.

2. Rinse pear and remove core. Cut into 1/2" cubes and place to the side. Heat a large frying pan on the stove over medium/medium-high heat and lightly oil with cooking spray/vegetable oil. Season both sides of the flounder with salt and black pepper and add to the pan. Cook to a minimum internal temperature of 145ºF turning once during the cooking process.

3. Add the Pastamore Saffron Fettuccine to the pot of boiling water. Cook until al dente and drain using a colander. Return to the cooking pot and add the spices, olive oil, and pear. Heat until warm. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

4. Plate the pasta and top with the cooked flounder.