Crispy Flounder with Lemon-Butter Sauce Recipe

Crispy Flounder with Lemon-Butter Sauce Recipe

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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:

  1. Prepare the Flounder
    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.

  2. Cook the Flounder
    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.

  3. Make the Lemon-Butter Sauce
    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.

  4. Serve
    4 Serve

    Pour the lemon-butter sauce over the flounder fillets. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

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