Pan-Seared Flounder with Brown Butter and Lemon Bliss

Experience the exquisite flavors of Pan-Seared Flounder with Brown Butter and Lemon, perfect for any dinner occasion.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 5

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Coastal, Seafood

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Flounder

4 fillets Flounder 4–6 oz / 115–170 g each
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper
1 cup All-purpose flour For dredging

For the Cooking Fat

3 tablespoons Olive oil For searing

For the Brown Butter Sauce

6 tablespoons Salted butter For richness
1 sprig Fresh thyme Optional

For Brightness and Garnish

1 lemon Lemon juice Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Finely chopped

Equipment

Large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Season the flounder fillets generously with salt and black pepper, then dredge in all-purpose flour.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes until shimmering.
Cook the dredged flounder fillets in the hot skillet for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip carefully.
Add salted butter and fresh thyme to the pan, swirling gently as the butter browns for about 3-4 minutes.
Mix in the lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with light white wine or a vibrant salad for an elegant meal.

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