Baked Flounder Recipes With Lemon and Butter
A simple baked flounder or sole dish features seasoned lemon butter and can be served with optional garlic aioli or other prepared sauces.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325 F/165 C and grease a shallow baking dish with solid butter.
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Cut 1 1/2 pounds flounder fillets into 4 equal portions, arrange them in the dish, and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
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Combine 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons minced onion; pour this mixture over the fish and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon paprika.
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Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork; prepare the optional garlic aioli during this time.
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For the optional garlic aioli, crush 2 garlic cloves, then combine with 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; season with salt, stir well, cover, and chill.
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Garnish the baked fish with 1 tablespoon chopped parsley and lemon slices or wedges, then serve with the prepared garlic aioli if desired.