
Author: Anna and Liz
Flounder Fillets in Lemon Sauce is a simple meal that delivers every time! The fish always turns out flaky, juicy, and flavorful. It is sublime with every bite! Boneless flounder fillets are delicate white fish simmered in a skillet with lemon sauce, resulting in an easy weeknight dinner, and one you’ll fall in love with!
Ingredients
- frozen flounder fillets – about 3 to 4 fillets
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1/8 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. herbs de Provence
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
- 2 Tbsp. white wine
- 3 Tbps. lemon juice, plus extra
Directions
- First, thaw the frozen flounder fillets either on the counter or overnight in the fridge. Open the packages, and drain the excess water from their packaging. Give them a quick rinse under running water, and allow them to drain again.
- Next, in a 10-inch non-stick skillet, heat olive oil and butter on low heat, until the butter melts.
- When the butter is melted, add the fillets to the skillet. Sprinkle over them with some sea salt, herbs de Provence, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
- Cook them on low heat for 30 seconds to one minute. They will start to release excess water, and that’s fine.
- Pour in the wine and lemon juice, and sprinkle over them with freshly chopped parsley. Then cover with a lid.
- Simmer for 4 to 6 minutes or more, ( depending on how thick the fillets are) until the fish turns opaque-white-ish and the sauce is reduced a little. And the fish flakes off with a fork.
- When the flounder fillets are fully cooked. Turn off the heat. Squeeze additional lemon juice over the fish (about 1 tablespoon, or more). Then serve.