Description
Crispy Flounder with Lemon-Butter Sauce is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of the coast right to your table. Tender, flaky flounder fillets are coated in a golden-brown crust and served with a zesty lemon-butter sauce, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. This recipe is quick and easy, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Pair it with roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a complete meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 flounder fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by patting the flounder fillets dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each fillet in flour, shaking off excess.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter until bubbling. Add fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove fish and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice, chicken broth, and lemon zest; simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return flounder to the skillet to coat in the sauce for an additional minute.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flounder fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg