Baked Flounder

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword baked-flounder, baked-flounder-recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 338kcal

Ingredients

6 large flounder fillets (around 2 lbs) (skinless)
2 Tbsp vegetable or olive oil
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (not shredded)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon pepper
3 cloves garlic minced
2 large eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp butter melted
lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°. Brush a large baking sheet with 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil. Season flounder lightly with salt and pepper.
In a shallow bowl, place beaten eggs. In a separate bowl whisk together Parmesan, bread crumbs, garlic, salt and lemon pepper. Dip fish in egg then dredge fish in bread crumb mixture, pressing on all sides to coat. Arrange on pan without touching. Sprinkle any leftover crumbs on top. Pour melted butter evenly over the tops.
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork, around 18-20 minutes.
Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing on top and garnished with fresh parsley.
Tartar Sauce: In a medium size bowl whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish OR diced dill pickles, 2 Tbsp minced onion, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp granulated garlic and 1/4-1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper or black pepper until fully combined. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. (This can be done up to one day in advance)
How to Make Air Fryer Flounder:
Spray the basket or rack of an air fryer with cooking spray.
After breading the flounder, spray it generously on all sides with an oil mister.
Arrange flounder in air fryer allowing space between each piece, don't crowd the basket. (You may need to fry in batches, depending on the size of the fish)
Fry for 5 minutes at 400°F. Flip, and spray again with oil.
Continue to cook to another 5 minutes or until lightly golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve and enjoy.
Stovetop Fried Flounder: Flounder can also be fried in a skillet on the stovetop.
Cook flounder fillets in a large skillet coated with oil or melted butter over medium heat.
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side or until it flakes easily with a fork.

Notes

Fresh or Frozen Flounder - You can use fresh or frozen flounder fillets for this recipe. Frozen fillets should be thawed per the instructions on the bag for food safety and pat dry with paper towels. Handle it carefully as flounder can be delicate. You could also make this recipe using any flaky white fish.
Alternate Fish - You could use halibut or haddock for this recipe. Any mild fish filets will work in this recipe. Keep in mind that each type of fish will bake differently, so always test the fish with a fork. When the fish is done it should flake easily.
Spice - You could dust the top with smoked paprika to add color and a hint of spice. You can also use your favorite seafood seasoning.
Fresh Herbs - You can garnish the baked fish with chives, basil, cilantro or green onions.
Handle the Flounder Gently - Flounder is a delicate fish so handle it carefully when dredging it into the egg wash and breadcrumbs so it doesn't fall apart.
Test the Flounder Fillets for Doneness with a Fork - When fish is fully cooked, it should flake easily using a fork.
Serving Suggestions - Side dishes to serve with Baked Flounder: I include a tarter sauce recipe but this is totally optional you could serve it simply with a lemon butter sauce for dipping
Side Dishes - You may also like to add a steamed vegetable like broccoli, Corn on the Cob, Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes, Southern Style Cole Slaw, Stewed Okra and Tomatoes or Green Bean Salad.

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