Filet Of Flounder Recipe
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
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
Mince the Garlic
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
- 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
Chop the Parsley
Finely chop the fresh parsley and set aside.
Cooking
- 5
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- 6
- 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.
- 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.
- 9
Add Lemon Juice
Drizzle the lemon juice over the cooked flounder fillets and sprinkle with lemon zest.
- 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.
- 11