Flounder Recipe

flounder recipe

Garlic Parmesan Flounder

flounder recipe

Garlic Parmesan Flounder Will Have You Running To The Fish Market

Prep: 5min

Total: 30min

Yield: 4 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 344 Calories, Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 790 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 28 g

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 fillets flounder
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 c. bread crumbs
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil on a large baking sheet. Season flounder with salt and pepper.
  2. On a large plate, combine Parmesan, bread crumbs, garlic, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Dredge fish in bread crumb mixture, pressing to coat.
  3. Place fish on prepared baking sheet and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and lemon juice. Bake until golden and fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 minutes. Squeeze a bit more lemon on top and garnish with chopped parsley.

20 Best Ways To Cook Flounder (+Recipe Collection)

flounder recipe

If you’re looking for some easy flounder recipes that’ll get your taste buds tingling, you’ve come to the right place. These recipes are light and tasty.

Ingredients:

  • Baked Flounder with Lemon Garlic and Butter
  • Pan-Seared Blackened Flounder
  • Baked Flounder with Tomatoes and Basil
  • Flounder Milanese with Arugula and Tomatoes
  • Spinach Stuffed Flounder
  • Flounder Piccata
  • Broiled Flounder with Lemon Cream Sauce
  • Fried Flounder with Tartar Sauce
  • Skillet Cajun Spiced Fish with Tomatoes
  • Spicy Garlic Soy Baked Flounder in a Foil Pouch
  • 20-Minute Baked Flounder
  • Fish En Papillote
  • Flounder Meunière
  • Crab Stuffed Flounder
  • Flounder with Shrimp Stuffing
  • Thai Steamed Fish in Coconut Sauce
  • New England Clam Chowder
  • Crispy Fried Flounder Chinese-Style
  • Flounder Fillets with Pesto
  • Homemade Fish Cakes

Instruction:

  1. Select your favorite recipe.
  2. Organize all the required ingredients.
  3. Prep a delicious flounder recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Pan-Fried Flounder

flounder recipe

Make your next fish dinner Food Network’s Pan-Fried Flounder recipe, and serve it with a bright lemon caper sauce.

Prep: 0 5min0

Total: 0 15min0

Yield: 4 servings

Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 4 servings, calories 314, Fat 20g, Saturated Fat 7g, Carbohydrate 8g, Fiber 3g, Sugar 1g, Protein 27g, Cholesterol 113mg, Sodium 2514mg

Ingredients:

  • 4 skinless flounder-fillets
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Flour, for dredging fish
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 small bottle capers

Instruction:

  1. Wash fillets in cold water and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dredge fillets in flour. Place oil and 2 tablespoons butter in flat, heavy-bottomed skillet and heat on medium-high until butter melts. Keeping heat at medium-high, cook fish on 1 side about 3 minutes (more or less, depending on size of fillets), until deep brown and crispy. Turn fish and cook on second side, about 3 minutes. Turn fish only once.
  2. Remove fish to serving platter. Turn off heat. Into hot skillet, whisk in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add lemon juice. Pour in capers, liquid and all. Whisk. Pour thin sauce over fish fillets. serve at once.

OLD SCHOOL SAUTE FLOUNDER WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE (T.G.I.F. FISH SEGMENT)

FAQ

How is flounder supposed to be cooked?

Flounders are sold as a whole fish or thin fillets and usually skinned, although the skin is edible. Whole flounder is good sautéed, steamed or roasted. Fillets are excellent sautéed with a coating of flour or light breading to crisp the soft flesh and prevent them from falling apart.

What goes best with flounder?

Here are some of the best side dishes that go well with flounder.
  • 1 – Mashed Potatoes with Lemon.
  • 2 – Cheese Pasta.
  • 3 – Steamed Vegetables.
  • 4 – Asparagus and Arugula Salad.
  • 5 – Lemon Rice.
  • 6 – Ratatouille with Eggplant and Herbs.
  • 7 – Sauteed Beans with Onions.

Is flounder a good fish to eat?

Flounder is a healthy saltwater fish. It’s a mild, white fish with a similar texture to tilapia and high in vitamin B12. Unlike tilapia, flounder has omega-3 fats. Next time you’re making a recipe that calls for tilapia, try swapping in flounder instead.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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