Pan-Seared Flounder with Brown Butter and Lemon
Pan-Seared Flounder with Brown Butter and Lemon is a culinary delight that effortlessly combines the delicate taste of flounder with the rich, nutty notes of brown butter and the bright acidity of fresh lemon. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or impressing guests at special occasions. With a crispy exterior that contrasts beautifully with the tender fish, this dish is not only satisfying but also healthy, making it a standout choice for any meal. In under 30 minutes, you can create a gourmet experience right in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 flounder fillets (4–6 oz each)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Pat flounder fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over high heat.
- Dredge each fillet lightly in flour, shaking off excess, then place in hot oil.
- Cook each fillet for about 2 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through.
- Remove fillets and prepare the brown butter sauce by melting butter in the same pan until golden brown.
- Add lemon juice to the sauce and swirl to combine.
- Serve fillets topped with sauce and garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flounder fillet (approximately 5 oz)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg