Easy Pan Fried Flounder Recipes

Flounder with Lemon Butter Sauce – Leite's Culinaria

WEBJan 14, 2021 · This pan fried flounder recipe with lemon butter sauce is easy to prepare and delicious to eat. The preparation allows the fish to …

1. Pat the fish dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Pat the fillets dry a second time just to be sure to remove all the moisture. If desired, sprinkle a little flour over both sides of the fillets and use your fingers to evenly coat both sides.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet (preferably cast-iron or stainless steel rather than nonstick) over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers but isn’t smoking, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Add the fillets to the skillet and cook, without moving, for 2 minutes. Slide a
3. Place a slice of butter on top of each fish fillet and stand idly by as the butter melts and infuses the fish with flavor. Cook the fish until it springs back from light pressure, about 2 minutes. Use a spatula to transfer the fish to a platter or to 4 plates.
4. Carefully squeeze the lemon juice into the skillet and, with the skillet still over medium-high heat, use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the fresh herbs and spoon the sauce over the fish. Originally published July 26, 2012.

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PanFried Flounder With Creamy Lemon Caper Sauce

WEBMar 7, 2024 · This 20-minute golden pan-fried flounder is smothered in a creamy lemon caper sauce for a restaurant-quality weeknight meal.

Rating: 4.8/5(12)

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