Deep Fried Flounder Recipes

PAN-FRIED FLOUNDER

Steps:

• 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.

DEEP FRIED FLOUNDER

Steps:

• Heat the oil to 375 degrees F in a deep, heavy skillet or deep fryer. Meanwhile, mix together the cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, black pepper, and flour in a shallow dish. Place the milk in another shallow dish. Dip the flounder fillets first in the milk, letting any excess drip off. Then dredge in the seasoned flour mixture, coating the fillets completely. Add the fish to the hot oil, in batches if needed) and cook until they start to float and are lightly browned. Remove the fish with a slotted spoon to paper toweling to drain. Serve hot with tartar sauce or other dipping sauces.

EASY FRIED FLOUNDER RECIPE

Steps:

• Dip the flounder fillets in the egg wash (beaten eggs with water or milk) and allow them to drain the excess egg wash off for a few seconds.
• Dredge the flounder in the seasoned bread crumbs, completely coating the fillets.
• Heat a deep frying pan with enough oil to cover the flounder while its cooking. About an inch depth of oil should be enough. Too little oil and the fish will stick ot the pan. It should be able to float as it cooks.Gently press the flounder down to get the top of the fish cooked properly. If you are able to turn the flounder without breaking it, go for it. But remember the flounder is a very delicate fish.
• When the flounder is floating (about 6-8 minutes depending on the thickness of the fillets) it should be fully cooked.
• Allow the flounder to drain on paper towels briefly, then serve and enjoy!

CAJUN FRIED FLOUNDER WITH DIJON TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the tartar sauce: Stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, relish, dill, vinegar, sugar and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Make the flounder: Soak the fish in the buttermilk in a bowl for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, pour enough oil to go 1 1/2 inches up the sides of a large, deep cast-iron skillet. Heat over medium heat to 375 degrees F.
• Sprinkle the fish lightly with salt and pepper. Place the cornmeal and flour in a shallow dish or paper bag. Sprinkle the fish with the Cajun seasoning. Add the fish to the flour mixture and coat each piece evenly. Transfer the breaded fish to a plate or cutting board.
• Add the fish to the oil in batches and fry until the pieces start to float to the top and are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a wire rack after cooking to let the extra oil run off. Sprinkle a little lemon juice on top of each fillet before serving. Serve with the tartar sauce.