Description
Crispy Flounder with Lemon-Butter Sauce is a deliciously simple dish that brings together flaky fish and a zesty, buttery sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe delivers a delightful crunch and vibrant flavor that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy the aroma wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this crowd-pleaser, which pairs beautifully with veggies or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 flounder fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Clear your counter and gather all ingredients and tools.
- Season the Flounder: Pat the fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge in Flour: Lightly coat each fillet in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat Butter: In a large skillet, melt half the butter over medium heat until bubbly.
- Fry Until Golden Brown: Add flounder fillets without crowding; cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Create the Sauce: Remove fillets from the skillet; add remaining butter, garlic, and lemon juice to the pan. Stir until fragrant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flounder fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg