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Easy Flounder Francaise Recipe

Four golden-brown fillets of Easy Flounder Francaise recipe served in a bright lemon-butter sauce and topped with fresh chopped parsley.
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Follow these simple steps to make classic Flounder Francaise, featuring delicate flounder fillets in a quick lemon-butter-wine sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (5 ounce) flounder fillets, thin
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the flour on a shallow plate. Place the beaten eggs in a second shallow dish. Pat the flounder fillets dry with paper towels.
  2. Lightly dredge each flounder fillet in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip the floured fillet into the egg mixture, coating both sides. Let excess egg drip off.
  3. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter melts.
  4. Carefully place half of the coated fillets into the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fish and set aside on a plate. Repeat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the remaining fillets.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the white wine into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add the chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of cold butter, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is smooth. Do not let the sauce boil after adding the butter.
  8. Stir in the chopped parsley. Return the cooked flounder fillets to the pan briefly to coat them with the sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the flounder; it cooks quickly. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor in the sauce.
  • For a richer sauce, substitute half of the chicken broth with heavy cream.

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