Lemon Butter Baked Flounder
This Baked Flounder recipe with lemon butter is one of the easiest and most foolproof ways to cook fish for dinner. This approachable 15-minute recipe uses simple ingredients and a classic lemon butter sauce, which is sure to win over the entire family.
Ingredients
- 4 flounder fillets, pat dry with paper towels
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, cooled
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon fish seasoning or smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- garnish: parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, fish seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture evening over the top of the fillets, use a spoon or brush to make sure they are coated well.
- Bake the fish for 8-12 minutes, or until the fish is oquaque and flakes with a fork The fish cooking time will vary due to the thickness of the fish. See the post for details on how to know when the fish is done.
- Serve immedialy, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Storage & Leftovers
Fish is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftover flounder in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheating in the air fryer is recommended for the best results.
Freezing
I don't recommend refreezing the fish after cooking it. It will thaw out soggy if you put it in the freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 22gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 474mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 238IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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