Broiled Flounder with Puffy Cheese Topping
Transform your weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience with this Broiled Flounder with Puffy Cheese Topping recipe! Delicate flounder fillets are crowned with a luscious, airy blend of Parmesan, Cheddar, and frothy egg white, creating a beautifully golden, cheesy crust under the broiler. A hint of garlic, paprika, and freshly squeezed lemon juice adds layers of flavor to this quick and easy seafood dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy schedules without sacrificing sophistication. Garnished with fresh parsley and paired with your favorite vegetables or salad, it’s a crowd-pleasing, restaurant-quality meal you can master at home. Ideal for seafood lovers searching for a light yet indulgent entrée!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flounder fillets
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 large Egg white
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your broiler to high and position the oven rack about 4-6 inches from the heating element.
Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil or line it with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Place the flounder fillets on the prepared baking sheet and season both sides lightly with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, and lemon juice until well combined.
In a small, clean bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy and voluminous, but not stiff. Fold the whipped egg white into the cheese mixture gently to incorporate air and make the topping light and fluffy.
Spread a generous amount of the cheese topping evenly over the flounder fillets. Ensure the topping covers the surface of each fillet.
Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the cheese topping is golden and puffed.
Remove the fillets from the oven and let them rest for 2 minutes.
Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the fillets for garnish and serve immediately. Pair with a side of steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1806 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 137.6 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.2 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 414 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 3380 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 109.7 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.3 mcg | 62% | |
| Calcium | 949 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1024 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
