Pan-Fried Flounder With Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Season the flounder fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
• STEP 2.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add butter.
• STEP 3.Place the flounder fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy.
• STEP 4.Remove the flounder fillets from the skillet and set aside.
• STEP 5.In the same skillet, melt more butter and add lemon juice and zest.
• STEP 6.Cook the lemon butter sauce for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
• STEP 7.Pour the lemon butter sauce over the pan-fried flounder fillets.
• STEP 8.Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the flounder fillets to ensure a crispy crust.
• Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor in the lemon butter sauce.
• Serve the pan-fried flounder with lemon butter sauce immediately to enjoy it at its best.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover pan-fried flounder with lemon butter sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the flounder fillets in a skillet over low heat until warmed through.
• Serve the reheated flounder with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley.