Best Pan Fried Crispy Flounder!

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Flounder is a flat fish which is abundantly available all round the world. The color of live flounder is tan or pinkish white, but cooked flounder is pure white. Flounder has a lean and boneless meat which is flaky with a mild flavor, due to which it is often cooked with wine, sauces and other liquids to keep it from drying out. Flounder can also be broiled or steamed with vegetables to make a healthy dish. Lets discuss how to cook flounder by different methods.

How to Cook Flounder in a Pan

Cooking flounder in the pan gives it a very crispy texture and an incredibly juicy flavor. The main problem is that it tends to stick at the bottom of the pan, causing the fish to flake off. To prevent sticking of the fish in the pan, lightly oil the pan before frying. You can also coat the fish in dried herbs and spices. Here is a great recipe on how to cook flounder in oven.

Pan Fried Crispy Flounder

Ingredients

• 4 skinned flounder fillets
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅓ cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoon skim milk
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 Lemon wedges

Method

In a medium sized bowl, mix together egg white, soy sauce, skimmed milk and garlic powder. Immerse the flounder fillets in the mixture and turn the fish to coat. Cover the bowl with a cling film and place it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. In a zip lock bag, combine the bread crumbs and the grated Parmesan cheese. Now remove the fish fillets from the marinade and place them inside the zip lock bag. Seal the bag, and then shake it gently so that the fillets are well coated.

Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and cook each flounder fillets coated in cheese and bread crumbs one by one. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until both the sides are golden brown. Serve the pan fried fish with lemon wedges. You might like to read more on fish recipes.