Flounder with Pink Grapefruit

Brighten your dinner table with a luxurious yet surprisingly simple dish: Flounder with Pink Grapefruit. This recipe pairs tender, delicate flounder fillets with the vibrant, tangy-sweet flavors of fresh pink grapefruit, creating a stunning balance of savory and citrusy notes. A luscious sauce made with white wine, shallots, and grapefruit juice is elevated by fragrant thyme and a hint of zest, perfectly complementing the fish's mild flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cook time, this dish is an effortless way to impress guests or elevate a weeknight meal. Garnish with fresh parsley and juicy grapefruit segments for a presentation as elegant as the taste. Ideal for seafood lovers seeking a creative twist, this recipe will quickly become a favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces flounder fillets
• 2 large pink grapefruit
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 small shallots
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 0.25 cup white wine
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Zest one pink grapefruit and set the zest aside. Slice both grapefruits in half, then juice them to yield about 1 cup of juice. Segment one of the grapefruits for garnish and set aside.

Step 2

Pat the flounder fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter melts and starts to foam, add the flounder fillets to the pan.

Step 4

Cook the fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. Remove the fillets from the pan and transfer them to a plate; cover loosely with foil to keep them warm.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and butter. Once melted, add the finely chopped shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until translucent and soft.

Step 6

Stir in the fresh thyme leaves, grapefruit zest, and white wine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, reducing slightly.

Step 7

Add the grapefruit juice to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 8

Return the flounder fillets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Let the fish gently reheat for 1-2 minutes in the sauce.

Step 9

Serve the flounder fillets on plates, topped with grapefruit segments and garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Drizzle additional sauce from the skillet over the fish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1380.5 grams (1380.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1251

Total Fat 57.70g	74%
Saturated Fat 19.60g	98%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 254mg	85%
Sodium 2380mg	103%
Total Carbohydrate 97.70g	36%
Dietary Fiber 14.90g	53%
Total Sugars 61.30g
Protein 83.40g	167%

Vitamin D 480IU	2400%
Calcium 296mg	23%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 2143mg	46%

*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: 41.8%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 31.4%