Flounder with Lemon-Butter Sauce

Serves 4
Time 20 min

Also known as meunière, this classic fish dish is as simple as it is delicious. Pair it with rice pilaf and steamed greens or asparagus for a delightful meal.

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Ingredients

    4(5- to 6-ounce) flounder fillets
    3/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/2 teaspoonground black pepper
    1/2 cupall-purpose flour
    1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
    2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
    Juice of 1 lemon
    3 tablespoonsfinely chopped fresh parsley

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Method

Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper. 

Place flour on a plate.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. 

When very hot, dredge two of the fillets in flour to coat both sides, shake off excess and add fillets to pan. 

Cook until browned and just opaque in the center, about 2 minutes per side. 

Transfer fillets to a plate and keep warm. 

Repeat with remaining fillets, adding more oil if needed.

Lower heat to medium-low and add butter. 

When melted, stir in lemon juice and parsley. 

Pour butter sauce over flounder and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

250

Total Fat

12g

Saturated Fat

5g

Cholesterol

85mg

Sodium

910mg

Total Carbohydrate

13g

Dietary Fiber

1g

Total Sugars

0g

Protein

21g

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