Description
A classic breaded flounder recipe featuring a three-step coating process (flour, egg wash, and seasoned breadcrumbs) that creates a crispy, golden-brown exterior while maintaining the fish’s delicate texture. The dish is complemented with a homemade tartar sauce and finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Ingredients
To create delicious fried flounder fish recipes, you’ll need the following key ingredients:
- Flounder filets: 2-3 pounds of skinless filets
- Flour: 1 cup for dredging
- Eggs: 2-3 beaten eggs for coating
- Milk: 1/2 cup to mix with eggs
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup, seasoned with herbs and spices
- Cornmeal: A mix of yellow and white cornmeal for extra crunch
- Seasonings: Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, lemon pepper, paprika
- Oil: Vegetable oil, avocado oil, or canola oil for frying
Optional ingredients for tartar sauce:
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard (Dijon or brown)
- Lemon juice
- Chopped pickles or relish
- Capers
- Minced shallots or chives
- Tabasco sauce (for a kick)
These ingredients will help you achieve a golden brown, crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior in your pan fried flounder recipe. Remember to adjust quantities based on the number of servings you’re preparing. With these
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare your ingredients. Mix breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, paprika, and grated cheese. Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with milk, and one with the seasoned breadcrumbs.
Step 2: Pat the flounder filets dry and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Dredge each filet in flour, shaking off excess.
Step 4: Dip the floured filet into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
Step 5: Roll the filet in the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 6: Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet to 350°F. The oil should be about half an inch deep.
Step 7: Carefully place the breaded filets into the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Step 8: Remove the fried flounder and place on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 9: Serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce for a delicious pan fried flounder recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Frying