Flounder Saute
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this elegant yet quick-to-make Flounder Sauté recipe. Featuring tender, golden-brown flounder fillets lightly dredged in a perfectly seasoned flour mixture, this dish shines with its irresistible garlic-infused lemon butter sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a flavorful triumph that combines the richness of butter, the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice, and the aromatic touch of parsley. Perfect for seafood enthusiasts, this easy skillet recipe is both restaurant-quality and approachable for home cooks. Serve it with steamed vegetables, rice, or simply crusty bread to soak up every drop of the luscious sauce – and don’t forget the lemon wedges for that extra tangy punch! This recipe is ideal for a quick, satisfying dinner or an impressive yet effortless dish for entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces flounder fillets
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the flounder fillets under cold water and gently pat them dry with paper towels.
On a large plate, mix the all-purpose flour with salt and black pepper.
Lightly dredge each fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and bubbling.
Add the floured fillets to the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through. Transfer cooked fillets to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
Reduce the heat to low, add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet, and stir in the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and softened but not browned.
Pour the lemon juice into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan using a wooden spoon or spatula.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Drizzle the lemon-garlic butter sauce over the cooked flounder fillets.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for an added citrus kick. Pair with a side of steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1053 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.8 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.5 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 285 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 3559 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 83.2 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1173 mg | 25% | |
*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.
