quick questions about Parmesean Herb Baked Flounder

[cniles]

I was thinking of making this for dinner but wondered how "cheesy" it was... my DH is not a huge fan of cheese but all reviews sounded great (Jan 04)! Any thoughts??

Thanks!
Charisse

[cniles]

Ok I'll post my own reply!! DH had it and really liked it - the cheese actually wasn't the issue, the mayo was... He really hates mayo. I think I need to spread it on a little thinner but the darn spread wouldn't spread!

So thumbs up to this recipe again! My 6 yr old liked it as well. :p

Charisse

[chefjon]

DW and I both liked this recipe. I used talapia instead of flounder. It was a little mayo-ey tasting, but the cheese was certainly not overpowering. It's a make again in our home.

[Donna P]

Could you use a sub for the mayo? I hate mayo, myself. Would sour cream work in this recipe? Or, how about buttermilk? TIA.

[cniles]

Those two options may work. My DH really did like it AND he really hates mayo.. I think if you can spread the mayo mix out thin over the fish it wouldn't be as noticeable. Just more of a flavorful "adhesive" to keep the breadcrumbs on.. Just a thought. But I also had a hard time spreading it - anyone else?

Charisse

[KristinK]

The mayonnaise was the reason I skipped this recipe. Blech.

I'm not sure what to substitute, because the recipe uses the mayo to bind the coating, but also to combine with the cheese and green onions to form a base layer. Buttermilk would not be spreadable, and I don't know how well sour cream would stick. I had actually thought of coating the fish with egg first, and just combining the cheese and onions with the breadcrumb mixture. But then that's just a whole other recipe. :rolleyes: