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Flounder Meunière

Flounder Meunière: Delight Your Taste Buds with French Elegance

Flounder Meunière is a delightful French dish showcasing flaky fish and nutty brown butter, elevating your meal in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 filets
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 351
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 2 filets Flounder or any light flaky fish like turbot or trout
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or neutral oils
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour or alternative flours for gluten-free
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Salted butter unsalted butter works too; adjust salt
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme optional
  • 1/2 whole Lemon fresh lemon juice recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Finely minced fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • medium-large stainless steel pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Fish: Pat the flounder filets dry, season both sides generously with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  2. Heat the Oil: Heat olive oil in a medium-large stainless steel pan over high heat until shimmering.
  3. Dredge the Fish: Dredge each flounder filet in all-purpose flour, shaking off the excess flour.
  4. Cook the Flounder: Cook the flounder for about 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Remove Oil and Clean the Pan: Transfer the filets to a plate, cover lightly, pour out the excess oil, and wipe the pan.
  6. Make the Brown Butter Sauce: Reduce heat, add salted butter, and cook until golden brown with a nutty aroma.
  7. Add Flavorings: Stir in fresh thyme and lemon juice into the browned butter.
  8. Plate and Serve: Plate fish, drizzle with brown butter sauce, and finish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filetCalories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 29gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a light salad like Kale Caesar for enhanced meal appeal.

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