Description
Crispy Flounder with Lemon-Butter Sauce is a delightful dish that combines the gentle flavors of fresh flounder with a zesty lemon-butter sauce. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch, complemented by the richness of butter and the brightness of lemon. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also impressive enough for special occasions, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh flounder fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or rice flour for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- Juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- Pat flounder fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge fillets in flour, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the flounder fillets without crowding the pan.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in lemon juice.
- Mix in chopped parsley and pour sauce over the crispy flounder before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg