Lemon Baked Flounder

Lemon Baked Flounder

Thinking of making fish but not sure what kind or how to cook it? Why not flounder! A white fish with mild flavor and delicate flaky texture, it can be fried, sautéed, steamed, stuffed or roasted. High in omega-3 healthy, essential fatty acids, we tweaked a recipe with fresh flounder for a delicious & nutritious dinner! 4 servings.

Easy Ingredients:

  • 16 ounces-fresh flounder fillets, approx. 3 ½ ounces per filet

  • 3 tablespoons of Villa Graziella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • 4 tablespoons flour

  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon squeezed-1/2 teaspoon more if desired

  • 3 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped-1 teaspoon more if desired

  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Simple Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), move rack to the center position

  2. Line a baking dish with parchment paper, brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

  3. Rinse filets well under cold water, pat dry with paper towel or a clean dish cloth, set aside

  4. Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice in a bowl, set aside

  5. In a separate bowl, mix flour, parsley, salt and pepper

  6. Dredge each filet in the oil/lemon juice mixture

  7. Then dredge each filet in the flour/parsley, salt & pepper mixture

  8. Arrange filets on baking dish & cook for 15-20 minutes until fish is golden and flakes when tested with a fork

For a crispier version, broil filets for 1-2 minutes

Season to taste, serve hot & enjoy with Villa Graziella Organic Bianco Toscano white wine

Inspirational recipe found at…

http://https://recipeland.com/recipe/v/lemon-baked-dover-sole-32286