Excellent Moist Tender Flounder Fillets

Experience the delicate, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of "Excellent Moist Tender Flounder Fillets," a quick and elegant dish perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This recipe transforms simple flounder fillets into a masterpiece of flavor with a buttery lemon-garlic sauce, finished with a sprinkle of paprika for a subtle smokiness and fresh parsley for a vibrant touch. Oven-baked to perfection in just 12 minutes, this dish ensures the fish remains tender and moist, while the quick prep time makes it hassle-free. Ideal for seafood lovers, these flaky fillets pair beautifully with sides like garlic mashed potatoes, steamed asparagus, or a crisp green salad. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly juicy, these flounder fillets are a surefire addition to your favorite seafood recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:22 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces flounder fillets
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

Step 2

Rinse the flounder fillets under cold water and gently pat them dry with a paper towel. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute to combine the flavors, but be careful not to brown the garlic.

Step 4

Brush the butter mixture generously over each fillet, ensuring each piece is coated evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle paprika, sea salt, and black pepper evenly over the fillets. Add a little extra paprika if you'd like a hint of smokiness.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the fillets are opaque and easily flake with a fork. Avoid overcooking to keep the fillets tender and moist.

Step 7

Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Using a spatula, plate the fillets and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 8

Serve immediately with your choice of sides such as steamed asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes, or a crisp green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(520.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	922.7

Total Fat 67.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 316mg	0%
Sodium 3523.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 5.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 1.1g
Protein 76.6g	0%

Vitamin D 480IU	0%
Calcium 130.5mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 977.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.7%

Protein: 32.8%

Carbs: 2.5%