Description
Crispy flounder with lemon-butter sauce is a delightful dish that transforms a simple meal into an unforgettable culinary experience. With its golden crust and tender fish, this recipe bursts with flavor thanks to the bright, zesty lemon-butter sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this quick and easy recipe guarantees satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh flounder fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat flounder fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge fillets in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling.
- Cook flounder for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and add remaining butter and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Serve flounder drizzled with lemon-butter sauce and garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg