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# Classic Lemon-Pepper Baked Flounder
- URL: https://news.freshaig.com/classic-lemon-pepper-baked-flounder/
- Published: 2026-05-14T15:37:24.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-14T15:37:23.000Z
- Description: Rediscover a timeless dinner favorite with this Classic Lemon-Pepper Baked Flounder from FreshAIG.com, where fresh local seafood meets bright, zesty flavors. It's the perfect easy, wholesome weeknight meal for the whole family.
- Author: Ben
- Tags: Recipes, Flounder, Bake, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly, #Import 2026-05-14 15:07

## FreshAIG Quick Facts

- Species: Flounder (Paralichthys spp.)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Diet Type: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly

*Testing Methodology: This recipe was tested using fresh, locally sourced flounder fillets from the Eastern Seaboard to ensure the most tender, flaky texture and pure flavor.*

**Serves:** 4 people

## Ingredients

- 4 fresh flounder fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon, plus 1 lemon sliced into thin rounds
- 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

## Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly oil a large baking dish.
2. Pat the flounder fillets dry with a paper towel and place them in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil (or melted butter), lemon juice, black pepper, sea salt, and minced garlic.
4. Brush the lemon-pepper mixture evenly over the top of each flounder fillet.
5. Arrange the lemon slices on top of the fillets.
6. [Bake in the preheated oven](https://news.freshaig.com/baking-seafood/) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish is opaque, pristine white, and flakes easily with a fork.
7. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

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