Flounder Recipes with Butter, Garlic, and Lemon Juice
Flounder is a mild, delicate fish that pairs perfectly with rich butter, fragrant garlic, and tangy lemon juice. Whether you’re looking to pan-fry, bake, or grill your flounder, these recipes are quick and easy to prepare, making them perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
➡ Garlic Butter Flounder
↪ Ingredients
4 flounder fillets
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. Season both sides of the flounder fillets with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
4. Carefully place the flounder fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
5. Drizzle the lemon juice and lemon zest over the cooked fish.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.
➡ Lemon Garlic Baked Flounder
↪ Ingredients
4 flounder fillets
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Arrange the flounder fillets in a baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the butter mixture over the flounder fillets, making sure the fish is well-coated.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with extra lemon wedges.
➡ Pan-Seared Flounder with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
↪ Ingredients
4 flounder fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup white wine or seafood broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving
↪ Instructions
1. Season the flounder fillets with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the flounder fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
6. Pour in the white wine or seafood broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
7. Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute.
8. Return the flounder fillets to the skillet and spoon the garlic lemon butter sauce over the fish.
9. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
➡ Garlic Lemon Butter Flounder with Veggies
↪ Ingredients
4 flounder fillets
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup zucchini, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the flounder fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
4. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, dried parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour the butter mixture over the flounder fillets, ensuring they are well-coated.
6. In a separate bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes and zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place the veggies around the flounder on the baking sheet.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve the flounder with roasted vegetables.
➡ Lemon Garlic Flounder with Asparagus
↪ Ingredients
4 flounder fillets
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the flounder fillets on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
3. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour over the flounder fillets.
4. In a separate bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus around the fish on the baking sheet.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the asparagus is tender.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Flounder is a versatile and flavorful fish that pairs beautifully with rich, savory butter, garlic, and bright lemon. These recipes are perfect for any occasion, from a cozy weeknight dinner to an elegant dinner party. Enjoy the delicate flavor of flounder, enhanced by the perfect balance of butter, garlic, and lemon!
