| Total: | 15 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Cook: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 4 skinless flounder-fillets
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Flour, for dredging fish
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 small bottle capers
Instructions
- Wash fillets in cold water and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dredge fillets in flour. Place oil and 2 tablespoons butter in flat, heavy-bottomed skillet and heat on medium-high until butter melts. Keeping heat at medium-high, cook fish on 1 side about 3 minutes (more or less, depending on size of fillets), until deep brown and crispy. Turn fish and cook on second side, about 3 minutes. Turn fish only once.
- Remove fish to serving platter. Turn off heat. Into hot skillet, whisk in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add lemon juice. Pour in capers, liquid and all. Whisk. Pour thin sauce over fish fillets. serve at once.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 314 |
| Total Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 27 g |
| Cholesterol | 113 mg |
| Sodium | 2514 mg |
Reviews
I made this with two thin flounder fillets and it was so delicious I ate both pieces of fish. I don’t care for capers, so I only used butter and lemon for the sauce. I had some McCormick salt free garlic & herb seasoning in my cabinet and sprinkled a small amount on the flesh side of each piece of fish to make up for the additional flavor the capers would have added. This recipe was so easy and will definitely be in my list of recipes to make regularly.
I’ve made this several times. My only adjustment is the capers. They add a saltiness to the dish that is pleasant but too much can ruin it. So, I have omitted the liquid from the capers and added only about half a bottle of capers.
What is a “small bottle of capers”? How many ounces? packed in salt or brine?
Followed the recipe but used panko bread crumbs. The recipe is very simple and easy. My partner liked the fish but unfortunately I could not stomach it after the first bite. I have a hard time eating fish that’s “fishy” tasting. Any suggestions ? Would definitely make again with a different fish!
Easy, quick and delicious!
This is a fast and simple way to prepare flounder and get dinner on the table in a hurry. The sauce is yummy and delicate, and is the perfect compliment to the fish without overpowering the seafood taste I crave.
Watched this on an episode of a food network program. Can’t remember which one. Does anyone else remember this? Tried it once. It as delicious.
Amazing taste!! Followed exactly and it was simply delicious! Will make over and over. Paired with roasted broccoli…YUMMY!
Quick and delicious! I made it with cubed potatoes and sweet potatoes cooked and browned in a sauté pan (which took quite a while). Good meal. I’ll definitely use this fish recipe again!
So quick and easy. We loved it!