Description
Learn how to make a delicious Fried Flounder recipe that results in crispy fish fillets perfect for a seafood dinner. This easy fish recipe is pan-fried to golden perfection and served with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Flounder Fillets:
- 4 flounder fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup cornmeal or breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Frying:
- vegetable oil
For Serving:
- lemon wedges
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Flounder: Pat the flounder fillets dry with paper towels.
- Breading Station: Set up three shallow dishes with flour, beaten eggs with water, and cornmeal mixed with seasonings.
- Bread Fillets: Dredge fillets in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat with seasoned cornmeal.
- Fry Flounder: Heat oil in a skillet, fry fillets until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer fillets to a paper towel-lined plate, serve hot with lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, combine cornmeal and panko breadcrumbs.
- Handle flounder delicately as it is a delicate fish.
- Serve with coleslaw or tartar sauce for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
