Description
Crispy flounder with lemon-butter sauce is a delectable seafood dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends. This recipe features perfectly pan-fried flounder fillets, golden and crispy on the outside while remaining tender and flaky within. Enhanced by a zesty lemon-butter sauce, this dish transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. Whether for a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home, this flavorful recipe is both easy to prepare and visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh flounder fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 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
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse flounder fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season the fillets with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour until lightly coated.
- In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat until bubbly.
- Fry the coated flounder fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy; they should release easily from the pan.
- Remove fish from the skillet and lower heat slightly. If needed, add more butter, then sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and zest, then drizzle over the fried fish.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg