Pan-Seared Flounder with Brown Butter and Lemon
This dish celebrates the lightness of flounder with a nutty brown butter sauce and bright lemon, creating an elegant meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets flounder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 unit zest of 1 lemon
- to taste unit salt and freshly ground black pepper
- to garnish unit fresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the flounder fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of each fillet with salt and pepper.
- Spread the flour on a plate and dredge the fillets in it, shaking off any excess.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Once melted and foamy, add the flounder fillets.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fillets and cover with foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and cook until it turns a light brown color (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add lemon juice and zest to the browned butter and stir well.
- Pour the brown butter sauce over the flounder and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
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Notes
Serve with garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed greens, or a fresh salad. Adjust seasoning to taste for personal preference.