Description
Crispy Flounder with Lemon-Butter Sauce is a delightful dish that combines a perfectly golden, crunchy exterior with tender, flaky fish. Drizzled with a tangy lemon-butter sauce, this recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also evokes cherished memories of family gatherings. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish promises to impress both family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 flounder fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools. Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs in the third. Season each component with salt and pepper.
- Dip each flounder fillet into flour, then egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the hot skillet. Once melted, carefully add the breaded flounder and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and lemon juice; stir until fragrant.
- Toss in fresh parsley and pour the sauce over the crispy flounder before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg