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.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 4 (5- to 6-ounce) flounder fillets
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
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:
Per serving: 250 calories (110 from fat), 12g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 85mg cholesterol, 910mg sodium, 13g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 21g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 4 (5- to 6-ounce) flounder fillets
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley