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Baked Flounder Very Easy Recipe

A taste of the Jersey Shore! This incredibly easy baked flounder recipe is inspired by a classic family tradition. Enjoy flaky, flavorful flounder cooked to perfection in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual weekend get-together.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 125.5 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 3.2 (10 Reviews)
Baked Flounder Very Easy 88

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Flounder Very Easy

  • 1 pound flounder fillets
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • cooking spray

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How to Make Baked Flounder Very Easy

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Gently rub both sides of the flounder fillets (about 1 pound) with the juice of 1/2 a lemon. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Place the flounder fillets in the prepared baking dish. Dot the top of each fillet with 2 tablespoons of butter.
  4. Sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons of chopped scallions and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh tarragon.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of your fillets.
  6. Garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

3g

Carbs

0g

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