Description
This Fried Flounder recipe offers perfectly crispy, golden-brown flounder fillets seasoned with a blend of spices and fried to perfection. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s a classic Southern American seafood dish that’s ideal for a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 flounder fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the fish: Pat the flounder fillets dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a crisp crust when frying.
- Make the seasoned flour mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure even seasoning.
- Mix the egg wash: In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth and combined. This will help the flour mixture adhere to the fish.
- Heat the oil: Pour about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat it over medium-high heat until it shimmers, indicating it is sufficiently hot for frying.
- Coat the fillets: Dip each fillet first into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to create an even coating on both sides.
- Fry the fish: Carefully place the coated fillets into the hot oil. Fry for 3–4 minutes on each side or until the fillets turn golden brown and the fish is cooked through, opaque, and flakes easily.
- Drain and serve: Transfer the cooked fillets to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh parsley for brightness and color.
Notes
- Flounder is a delicate fish, so handle the fillets carefully when flipping to prevent breaking.
- For an extra crunchy coating, substitute cornmeal with panko breadcrumbs.
- Pair this fried flounder with tartar sauce or coleslaw for a classic Southern seafood meal experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approx. 6 ounces)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
