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Oven Baked Flounder
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Flounder fillets are baked with a seasoned lemon-butter and breadcrumb topping
serves/makes:
ready in:
30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
4 reviews
ingredients
2 pounds fresh flounder fillets
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 pound butter
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash salt (optional)
1 dash oregano
1 dash paprika
Italian bread crumbs
directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Place the flounder fillets in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
Combine the lemon juice, butter, garlic powder, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the butter is melted.
Evenly drizzle the butter mixture over the fish.
Sprinkle the fish with the oregano, paprika, and bread crumbs.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the fish at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
recipe tips
For more flavor, use fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder in the butter mixture.
Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb topping.
Make sure the flounder fillets are dry by patting them with paper towels before adding the butter mixture to help the topping adhere better.
Try different herbs and spices in the breadcrumb mixture, such as thyme, basil, or a pinch of red pepper flakes, to customize the flavor to your liking.
common recipe questions
Can I use a different type of fish for this recipe?
Yes, you can use other types of white fish in place of flounder. Tilapia, cod, haddock, or sole are good alternatives that will cook similarly and handle the lemon-butter and breadcrumb topping well.
Can I add vegetables to this dish for a one-pan meal?
Adding vegetables such as asparagus, cherry tomatoes, zucchini slices, or bell pepper strips around the fish before baking creates a complete one-pan meal. Adjust the baking time if necessary, depending on the vegetables used.
How can I make sure the breadcrumbs become crispy in the oven?
For crispy breadcrumbs, you can lightly toast them in a skillet with a bit of olive oil before sprinkling over the fish. Alternatively, broil the fish for the last few minutes of cooking, watching closely to prevent burning.
How can I tell when the flounder is fully cooked?
Flounder is fully cooked when the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the fillet should read 145 degrees F.
Can I prepare this dish ahead of time?
You can prepare the fish and the lemon-butter mixture ahead of time, storing them separately in the refrigerator. When ready to cook, simply assemble as directed and bake. This can save time and make meal prep more convenient.
nutrition data
193 calories, 8 grams fat, 1 grams carbohydrates, 29 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.
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reviews & comments
August 6, 2020
Delicious! I love lemon and dill, so I added extra lemon juice and some dill to my butter mixture. I didnât have oregano so I nixed that! Turned out phenomenal! Will be making again!
January 29, 2015
I don't like tart flavors, so I reduced the amount of lemon juice used. Overall, pretty quick and tasty. It wasn't too salty, but I wouldn't add more than just a dash as the recipe specifies.
November 1, 2013
I wanted a crunchier topping so I made buttered breadcrumbs from the garlic butter mixture and the seasonings and spread that on the flounder and baked it. The topping got nice and crunchy and was rich and buttery.
July 18, 2013
Good but I'd use more breadcrumbs next time. The garlic butter was good.