Pan-Seared Flounder with Brown Butter and Lemon
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Pan-Seared Flounder with Brown Butter and Lemon. This elegant yet simple dish combines the delicate taste of flounder with a rich brown butter sauce, enhanced by the bright acidity of fresh lemon. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking only 20 minutes—but also incredibly versatile. Serve it alongside your favorite sides like steamed vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 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 thyme (optional)
- Finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat the flounder fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over high heat until shimmering.
- Dredge each fillet lightly in flour, shaking off excess, then place them in the hot oil.
- Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same pan, reduce heat to medium, add butter, and cook until golden brown and nutty.
- Add lemon juice and thyme if using, swirling to combine.
- Serve each fillet topped with brown butter sauce and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flounder fillet (140g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg