Baked Flounder
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic cloves minced or pressed (about 3 small cloves)
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pound flounder fillets patted dry with paper towels
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F, and butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 teaspoons garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Pat the fillets dry with a paper towel, then place them in the prepared baking dish. Pour the butter mixture over the fillets. Sprinkle smoked paprika over the top.1 pound flounder fillets, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes (may need a few more minutes for thick fillets), or until the flounder flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley and lemon. Serve hot with a salad or steamed veggies.
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Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of ¼ pound of flounder. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Flounder
Serving Size
0.25 pound
Amount per Serving
Calories
185
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
81
mg
27
%
Sodium
385
mg
17
%
Potassium
207
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
512
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
32
mg
3
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
