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Crispy Flounder with Lemon-Butter Sauce Recipe
Want to impress with minimal fuss? Our Pan-Seared Flounder with Lemon Caper Butter is the answer! These delicate fillets are pan-seared to crispy perfection, creating a delightful contrast with their tender, flaky flesh. A vibrant lemon and caper butter sauce adds a burst of flavour, making this dish a showstopper for a weeknight dinner party or a special occasion.
Ingredients:
- 4 flounder fillets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions:
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1 Prepare the Flounder
Pat the flounder fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour, shaking off any excess.
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2 Cook the Flounder
Heat butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the flounder fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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3 Make the Lemon-Butter Sauce
In the same pan, add a little more butter if needed. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add lemon juice and capers. Cook for another minute, stirring to combine.
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4 Serve
Pour the lemon-butter sauce over the flounder fillets. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.