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