Description
Crispy Fried Flounder delivers golden, delicate fish that melts in your mouth with a perfectly seasoned crunch. Serve alongside tangy tartar sauce for a classic seafood feast that brings ocean flavors straight to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 flounder fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Blend 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder in a shallow dish.
- Whisk 2 eggs with 2 tablespoons milk in a separate shallow dish until completely combined.
- Spread 1 cup breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish, creating an even layer for coating.
- Carefully dust each flounder fillet in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Dunk the flour-coated fillet into the egg wash, letting excess liquid drip back into the dish.
- Roll the wet fillet through the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help crumbs adhere evenly.
- Pour enough vegetable oil into a large skillet to reach ¼ inch depth and heat to 375°F.
- Gently slide breaded fillets into hot oil, keeping them from touching each other.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes on the first side until the edges turn golden brown.
- Flip fillets carefully and cook another 3-4 minutes until both sides are crispy and fish flakes easily.
- Transfer fillets to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side.
Notes
- Pat fish fillets completely dry before coating to help breading stick perfectly and create a crispy exterior.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch and a lighter texture compared to traditional breadcrumbs.
- Select fresh, high-quality flounder from a trusted seafood market for the best flavor and texture.
- Allow oil to heat to exactly 350°F before adding fish to ensure even, golden-brown cooking without greasy results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg