Description
Crispy flounder with lemon-butter sauce is a delightful, flavor-packed dish that transforms any meal into a celebration. The perfectly golden crust envelops tender flounder fillets, while a tangy lemon-butter sauce adds richness and brightness. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy family meal, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare, leaving everyone eager for seconds. Experience restaurant-quality dining in the comfort of your home with this irresistible seafood dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 flounder fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the flounder fillets.
- Season both sides of the fillets with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the fillets in flour, shaking off excess.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter until bubbly.
- Cook the flounder for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove fish from the skillet; add remaining butter and garlic to sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest; pour over the cooked fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flounder fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg