Tasty Flounder
Delight your taste buds with this Tasty Flounder recipe, a quick and easy dish that brings the fresh, delicate flavors of flounder to life in just 25 minutes! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of paprika, salt, and pepper, these tender fillets are baked to flaky perfection and drizzled with a rich, garlicky lemon-butter sauce for a harmonious balance of citrusy brightness and savory depth. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a vibrant finish, while lemon wedges on the side elevate the presentation and flavor. Ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinners alike, this recipe is a low-carb, protein-packed option that pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables, rice, or a crisp side salad. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or exploring flounder for the first time, this easy baked flounder will surely become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces flounder fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Pat the flounder fillets dry using paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant (do not brown). Stir in the lemon juice and remove from heat.
Place the flounder fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the top of the fillets for moisture.
Evenly spoon half of the lemon-butter sauce over the fillets. Reserve the other half for serving.
Bake the flounder in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
While the fish bakes, reheat the remaining lemon-butter sauce over low heat if it has cooled.
Once done, remove the flounder from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve the flounder immediately with the warm lemon-butter sauce drizzled on top, and garnish with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
658 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.3 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 192 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 3553 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 76.7 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1045 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.
