Fried Flounder Basket (3) Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fish Preparation
Breading Mixture
Frying
Serving
Method
Fish Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Flounder
Rinse the flounder fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
In a bowl, season the fillets with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Let them marinate for about 15 minutes.
Breading Mixture
- 3
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- 4
- 5
Dredge each marinated flounder fillet in the flour mixture, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally coat it again with the flour mixture. Set aside on a plate.
Frying
- 6
Fry the Fish
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Carefully add the breaded flounder fillets, frying in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 8
Once cooked, transfer the fillets to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 9
Serve the Fried Flounder
On a serving platter, arrange the fried flounder fillets alongside a generous portion of French fries.
- 10
Serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges on the side for dipping and garnish.