Tasty Flounder

Delight your taste buds with this Tasty Flounder recipe, a quick and easy dish that brings the fresh, delicate flavors of flounder to life in just 25 minutes! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of paprika, salt, and pepper, these tender fillets are baked to flaky perfection and drizzled with a rich, garlicky lemon-butter sauce for a harmonious balance of citrusy brightness and savory depth. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a vibrant finish, while lemon wedges on the side elevate the presentation and flavor. Ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinners alike, this recipe is a low-carb, protein-packed option that pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables, rice, or a crisp side salad. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or exploring flounder for the first time, this easy baked flounder will surely become a go-to favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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

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

Pat the flounder fillets dry using paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant (do not brown). Stir in the lemon juice and remove from heat.

Step 4

Place the flounder fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the top of the fillets for moisture.

Step 5

Evenly spoon half of the lemon-butter sauce over the fillets. Reserve the other half for serving.

Step 6

Bake the flounder in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Step 7

While the fish bakes, reheat the remaining lemon-butter sauce over low heat if it has cooled.

Step 8

Once done, remove the flounder from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 9

Serve the flounder immediately with the warm lemon-butter sauce drizzled on top, and garnish with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	531 grams (531.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	658

Total Fat 33.30g	43%
Saturated Fat 5.60g	28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 192mg	64%
Sodium 3553mg	154%
Total Carbohydrate 10.50g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2.40g	9%
Total Sugars 2.10g
Protein 76.70g	153%

Vitamin D 480IU	2400%
Calcium 132mg	10%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 1045mg	22%

*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: 46.2%

Protein: 47.3%

Carbs: 6.5%