French Broiled Flounder
Elevate weeknight dinners with the irresistible charm of French Broiled Flounder—an elegant yet effortless seafood dish that's ready in under 20 minutes. Tender flounder fillets are brushed with a luscious blend of melted butter, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic herbs, then dusted with a touch of paprika for a subtle smoky kick. A quick broil in the oven brings out the fish's delicate, flaky texture while infusing it with rich, garlicky flavor. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe is ideal for a light dinner served with fresh greens or steamed vegetables. Garnished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, this simple yet sophisticated meal will transport your taste buds straight to a Parisian bistro. Keywords: broiled flounder recipe, French-style seafood dish, quick and easy fish recipe, healthy weeknight meal, lemon butter fish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flounder fillets
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat the broiler in your oven. Position the oven rack about 4-6 inches from the broiler element.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease it with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Pat the flounder fillets dry with a paper towel and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Remove the saucepan from heat.
Using a pastry brush, generously coat each flounder fillet with the butter mixture, ensuring even coverage.
Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the fillets are opaque and flake easily with a fork. Watch closely to avoid overcooking.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the fillets to rest for 1-2 minutes.
Transfer the broiled flounder to serving plates and garnish with additional parsley if desired. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.3 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 338 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 646 mg | 14% | |
*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.
