Pan-Seared Flounder with Brown Butter and Lemon
Pan-Seared Flounder with Brown Butter and Lemon is an exquisite seafood dish that balances simplicity and elegance. This recipe features tender flounder fillets with a crispy exterior, all enhanced by a rich brown butter sauce and bright lemon juice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish can be prepared in under 20 minutes, making it both quick and impressive. Pair it with your choice of sides like steamed vegetables or fluffy rice for a complete meal that is sure to delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 flounder fillets (4–6 oz each)
- Salt and black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the flounder fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick sauté pan over high heat.
- Dredge the fillets lightly in flour, shaking off excess, then place them in the hot oil.
- Cook for about 2 minutes until edges turn opaque; flip gently using a fish spatula and cook for another 1–2 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the fillets and wipe the pan clean. Add butter over medium heat until golden brown, then stir in lemon juice.
- Serve each fillet topped with brown butter sauce and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg