Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSamos RestaurantFilet Of Flounder Recipe

Filet Of Flounder Recipe

Inspired by Samos Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

Make Filet Of Flounder Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Flounder

    Rinse the flounder fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This will help remove any excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Mince the Garlic

    Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

  3. 3

    Zest and Juice the Lemon

    Zest the lemon using a microplane or fine grater. Cut the lemon in half and juice it, being careful to remove any seeds.

  4. 4

    Chop the Parsley

    Finely chop the fresh parsley and set aside.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

  2. 6

    Sauté the Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.

  3. 7

    Cook the Flounder

    Gently lay the flounder fillets in the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until it turns golden.

  4. 8

    Flip the Fillets

    Carefully flip the fillets using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side until cooked through. The fish should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.

  5. 9

    Add Lemon Juice

    Drizzle the lemon juice over the cooked flounder fillets and sprinkle with lemon zest.

  6. 10

    Optional Step: Add Capers and Wine

    If using, add the capers and white wine to the skillet and allow it to simmer for 2 minutes to enhance the flavors.

  7. 11

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle the chopped parsley over the flounder, and serve immediately.

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