Description
Succulent garlic parmesan flounder delights seafood enthusiasts with its rich, creamy coating and delicate fish. Mediterranean-inspired seasonings and crisp texture make this dish a perfect weeknight dinner that you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 flounder filets
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ¼ cup Italian style seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) plus 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a clean baking sheet.
- Seasoning: Thoroughly dry flounder fillets and season with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Coating Creation: Combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Breading: Gently press each fillet into the seasoned mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Baking Preparation: Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet and arrange the coated fillets. Drizzle additional olive oil over the fish and squeeze fresh lemon juice across the surface.
- Cooking: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, watching until the fish turns opaque and flakes easily with minimal pressure from a fork.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Pat flounder fillets completely dry to ensure crispy, golden breading that adheres perfectly and prevents sogginess.
- Cheese Selection: Use freshly grated Parmesan for maximum flavor intensity and better coating adhesion compared to pre-packaged versions.
- Precise Baking Time: Check fish at 18 minutes to prevent overcooking; flounder is delicate and can quickly become tough and dry.
- Zest Boost: Fresh lemon zest adds bright, citrusy undertones that complement the fish’s mild flavor and enhance the overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg