Cooking flounder. Flounder is a flatfish that is a popular choice for both home cooks and professional chefs alike! Flounder can be cooked in many ways such as grilling, baking, frying, and sautéing. Whichever cooking method should you choose, we will have cooking temperatures and cooking times for you! Translation in French: turbot.
Flounder
How do I cook flounder?
- Preparing flounder
- Cooking flounder on a grill
- Cooking flounder in an oven
- Cooking flounder in a frying pan (fried)
- Cooking flounder in a pan (sautéed)
What to pair flounder with
You can try sautéing flounder fillets with garlic and lemon juice or seasoning your flounder with fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or dill. Serve your flounder with a side of roasted asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts or with rice, pasta dishes (like linguine) or risotto.
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Preparing flounder
Before cooking, it is important to properly prepare your flounder. Start by cleaning the fish, removing any scales, and trimming off the fins. Then, carefully fillet the fish, removing the bones as you go. Flounder can be cooked whole, but most people prefer to fillet it before cooking. To fillet a flounder, start by making an incision behind the head and cutting down towards the tail. Then, gently slice along the backbone to remove the fillet. Repeat the process on the other side of the fish.
Grilled flounder
Cooking flounder on a grill. It’s great to grill flounder, especially if you have a BBQ!
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Brush the flounder fillets with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
3. Frill for 3-4 minutes per side.
Roasted flounder
Here’s how to cook flounder in an oven
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the flounder fillets in a baking dish, season with salt and pepper
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.
Frying flounder
Frying flounder in a frying pan. Frying is the easiest way to cook flounder. Here’s what to do:
1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Dredge the flounder fillets in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat in breadcrumbs.
3. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
Cook flounder in pan
Cooking flounder in a pan. Sautéing flounder is quick and easy. Here’s what to do:
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add a tablespoon of butter and a tablespoon of olive oil.
3. When the butter has melted, add the flounder fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
Flounder belongs to the family of flatfish and is available in a variety of species including summer flounder, winter flounder, yellowtail flounder, and more. Flounder is typically found in shallow waters along the coast, and is widely distributed throughout the world.