Description
Indulge in the irresistible Crispy Flounder with Lemon-Butter Sauce, a dish that transforms a simple meal into a culinary celebration. This recipe features delicate flounder fillets coated in a perfectly crispy layer, complemented by a silky lemon-butter sauce that adds a refreshing zest. Ideal for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to elegant gatherings, this dish promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh flounder fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure flounder fillets are thawed and patted dry.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each flounder fillet in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until bubbling.
- Fry breaded fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove fillets and sauté minced garlic in the same pan for about 30 seconds. Add lemon juice and zest along with remaining butter to create the sauce.
- Drizzle sauce over crispy flounder and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg